Ukraine
The most difficult situation in energy after Russian attacks remains in the capital region. In Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, outage schedules are not in effect, and there are also restrictions in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
Ukraine marks the third anniversary of the Russian missile strike on an apartment building in Dnipro, which killed over 40 people. The enemy X-22 missile destroyed two sections of the building, taking the lives of a distinguished boxing coach of Ukraine and children.
Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.
Over the past day, 141 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Ukrainian defenders destroyed 990 occupiers and a significant amount of enemy equipment.
Russia launched an attack on Ukraine overnight, using 3 ballistic missiles and 113 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down one missile and 89 drones.
Massive power, water, and communication outages are being recorded in the occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The utility infrastructure in the temporarily occupied territories has systematically degraded due to a lack of investment and repairs from the occupying authorities.
On January 13, Russian troops lost 990 soldiers, 8 cruise missiles, and 1,074 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.01.26 amount to 1,221,940 personnel.
Kyiv's G7 allies will meet with Donald Trump in Davos. They seek his personal support for security guarantees for Ukraine after a ceasefire.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine records new schemes for hacking Telegram accounts through private messages. The goal is to gain access to accounts for further fraud and the spread of fakes.
SpaceX has canceled Starlink subscription fees in Iran due to mass protests and internet blocking. Terminal owners now use satellite communications for free.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 130 combat engagements over the past day, with most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops launched missile and air strikes, and used kamikaze drones.
Border guards of the Chernivtsi detachment discovered the illegal export of Scythian arrowheads and coins. A citizen of Ukraine tried to smuggle 16 coins, 39 Scythian arrowheads, and a Scythian axe.
On January 9, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and the region, causing interruptions in electricity, water, and heat supply. Emergency blackouts are in effect in the capital, and restoration work continues under difficult conditions.
Trump will participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos with a record delegation. It will include five cabinet secretaries and a number of high-ranking officials.
The sale of the Royal Romance yacht, owned by Viktor Medvedchuk, requires a final court decision in the "coal case. " The court proceedings are ongoing, and the decision on the sale is within the competence of ARMA and Croatian authorities.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with US congressmen Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal. Russian strikes, the need for air defense, and additional pressure on Russia were discussed.
President Zelenskyy heard Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi's report, noting that the front is the most difficult. He emphasized that Russian losses should not decrease, and defense on the front is a strength in diplomacy.
Estonian Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi stated that financial support for Ukraine should take precedence over EU budgetary discipline. He emphasized the need to mobilize resources to counter the threat to liberal democracy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the repression of the Iranian authorities against their own people and called on them to abandon violent methods. Ukraine calls on the international community to increase pressure on Tehran.
In Irpin, Kyiv Oblast, temporary water supply schedules, introduced due to power outages, have been canceled. Water supply is being carried out as usual thanks to the restoration of electricity and the work of specialists.
The Russian occupation administration in Mariupol is accusing a teenager born in 2008 of "treason" for communicating with Ukrainian state bodies. Ombudsman Lubinets called this a violation of international humanitarian law and sent the information to the Prosecutor General and the SBU.
On January 14, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be applied throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Two Ukrainians have been charged in Germany with conspiring to blow up parcels during transit through Europe on behalf of the Russian Federation. The suspects sent parcels with GPS trackers to investigate logistics routes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The leaders discussed the diplomatic situation, the consequences of Russian strikes, and Ukraine's defense and recovery potential.
The building of the Polish consulate was damaged as a result of the night attack on Odesa on January 13. None of the diplomatic staff were injured.
The Head of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Tetiana Berezhnaya, and the Minister of Culture of Cyprus, Vasiliki Kassianidou, discussed the preservation of Ukraine's cultural heritage and the development of cooperation. Cyprus invited Ukraine to a meeting of EU culture ministers in 2026.
Since the beginning of the day, 72 combat engagements have taken place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian troops repelled 26 attacks, with two more battles ongoing.
Deputy Minister of Energy Mykola Kolesnyk stated that the situation in the energy system is difficult, and forecasts are unavailable due to emergency restoration work. A return to hourly blackouts will occur after their completion.
On January 14, frosty weather will prevail in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -2 to -20 degrees. Black ice is expected, with no significant precipitation, only light snow is possible in some regions.
The Verkhovna Rada failed to appoint Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Energy, garnering only 210 votes. He had previously been dismissed from the post of Minister of Defense, and in the summer of 2024, he resigned as Prime Minister.