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The drone is controlled by an operator in real time and uses Chinese components.
Russia's war against Ukraine has been ongoing for 1418 days, exceeding the duration of World War II from 1941-1945. Russia has not achieved its strategic goals, suffering over 1.2 million casualties.
In the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of Chernihiv region, enemy shelling damaged an energy facility. A number of settlements were left without electricity.
Queues for entry into Ukraine have been recorded at the Krakevets and Shehyni checkpoints. 210 cars and 18 buses are waiting for passage.
In December 2025, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 32. 8 thousand electric vehicles, which is 8.6 times more than a year earlier. Throughout 2025, over 110.2 thousand zero-emission vehicles were registered.
Over the past day, 219 combat engagements took place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched 53 air strikes and carried out 2941 shelling attacks.
On the night of January 12, explosions were heard in Crimea, with the main strike targeting the Belbek military airfield near Sevastopol. After the explosions, a glow was observed, and an air raid alert was declared in Sevastopol.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on enemy losses as of January 12, 2026. In one day, 1060 invaders, 21 artillery systems and almost 100 vehicles were eliminated.
The Pope called on the international community and the aggressor to stop attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, as the intensifying cold makes these attacks particularly painful. The Pontiff prays for the victims and calls for an end to violence and renewed efforts for peace.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that after the development of a peace plan and security guarantees for Ukraine, Russia must demonstrate its interest in ending the war. The 20-point peace plan was discussed by Zelenskyy and Trump in 2025.
The UK Ministry of Defence is developing the Nightfall ballistic missile with a range of over 480 km for Ukraine. This will allow striking targets in Moscow.
As of January 11, there are communities in Ukraine where the energy situation remains extremely difficult. Repair work continues in Kyiv after the strike two days ago.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi announced that utility services are working non-stop due to snowfall. Children are not going to school tomorrow, and residents are asked not to use cars.
Top Slovak officials, including the president, the speaker of the National Council, and the prime minister, have advocated for an end to military aid to Ukraine. The country will also not send soldiers or participate in guarantees for a large loan from the European Commission.
British Defense Minister John Healey stated that he would abduct Vladimir Putin and bring him to justice for war crimes in Ukraine. He mentioned the Bucha massacre and the abduction of Ukrainian children.
On January 12, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
On January 11, 2026, Russians shelled Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia region, killing one woman and injuring two. Houses, a road, a garage, and vehicles were damaged.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck three drilling rigs of the Lukoil corporation in the Caspian Sea.
Viktor Mykyta heard reports from the heads of regional military administrations on the elimination of the consequences of Russian attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure. This week, electricity supply has been restored for almost 700,000 consumers across the country.
On Sunday, January 11, a road accident involving a truck and a minibus occurred near Krakovets in the Lviv region, with casualties reported. The M-10 Lviv – Krakovets road is blocked, and patrol officers have organized a detour.
In Kyiv, heat supply is being restored after the Russian attack. About 85% of high-rise buildings already have heating, and all city boiler houses are operating.
Russian regions are experiencing an increasingly deep sense of hopelessness, as sanctions and the loss of external markets have exposed the structural weakness of their budgets. The worst situation is observed in depressed regions, as well as in industrial and metallurgical regions, where significant budget deficits are predicted.
Meteorologist Natalka Didenko predicts frosts in Ukraine down to -24 degrees on January 12. A weakening is expected after January 18, but not a cessation.
A passenger bus from Ukraine was involved in an accident in Finland, veering into a ditch at a roundabout. No one was injured in the incident.
In Bukovyna, a driver of a foreign-registered Range Rover injured a border guard during an attempted border breach. The serviceman sustained severe injuries, but his life is not in danger. Six passengers have been detained.
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a draft law that may restrict the right to deferment from mobilization for men aged 25+ due to studies. The number of such students has increased to 250,000, and inspections have revealed almost 50,000 fictitious students.
Nestlé recalled, but retail sells: a batch of dangerous baby food found in Ukraine.
After a massive Russian attack, heating and electricity supply has been restored in Kyiv, but blackout schedules are in effect. The government is aiming for Thursday for a significant improvement in the situation.
The Ivano-Frankivsk police quickly identified and detained a foreigner who launched fireworks in the village of Polyanytsia. The man explained that he wanted to congratulate his friends on their marriage.
HUR reported the first use of the new "Geran-5" attack UAV by Russian forces in early 2026. This drone has a length of 6 meters, a wingspan of 5.5 meters, and a 90 kg warhead.