Ukraine
The Ministry of Digital Transformation urges Ukrainians to report problems with communication or the internet through the Diia application. In a year of the service's operation, almost 130,000 Ukrainians have submitted applications, helping to identify problematic areas.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack on the energy infrastructure of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, emphasizing the importance of partners' reaction. He stressed that such strikes have no military sense and are Russia's war against the Ukrainian people.
Information about the occupation of Andriivka in Sumy region is false. The settlement is under the full control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and soldiers of the 71st separate airmobile brigade are holding their positions.
In Rivne region, truck traffic on the Kyiv-Chop highway near Turkovychi village has been temporarily restricted. The restriction is due to worsening weather conditions.
In Ukraine, snow and ice complicated traffic on the roads, leading to 260 road accidents in 24 hours. SES rescuers are helping citizens, in particular, freeing cars from snowdrifts and helping medics reach patients.
People's Deputy Iryna Gerashchenko stated that Russia will try to interfere in Ukrainian elections using social networks and messengers. She proposed to start working on legislative changes, including a law on the de-anonymization of Telegram channels.
The SBU detained a 52-year-old unemployed woman in Odesa who was adjusting enemy attacks on the city by marking objects on Google Maps. She faces life imprisonment for treason, justifying Russian aggression, and violating the equality of citizens.
In 2025, cars with traditional engines accounted for almost half of the Ukrainian new passenger car market, compared to over 65% in 2024. The share of electric vehicles increased to 28.3%, and hybrids to 21.8%.
The Ministry of Economy and DFC have launched an online portal for submitting projects to the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund. The fund is seeking projects in critical minerals, energy, transport, logistics, ICT, and advanced technologies.
Since the beginning of the day, 128 road accidents have been recorded across Ukraine, 29 of which involved casualties. In Kyiv, there were 12 accidents without injuries. Heavy vehicle traffic is restricted on the section of road P-21 Dolyna-Khust.
On January 7, the Russians launched a massive and combined assault on the positions of the 71st separate airmobile brigade between Andriivka and Oleksiivka in the Sumy region. The defense forces destroyed five enemy groups and more than a dozen occupiers who tried to break through on quad bikes and on foot, with total losses amounting to 42 people.
Great Britain confirmed the transfer of 13 Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, developed specifically for Ukraine. The delivery of prototype Gravehawk air defense systems is expected in the near future.
The cyclone entered Ukraine through Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, causing difficult winter weather conditions. In Prykarpattia, traffic is ensured, in Bukovyna drivers were urged to limit trips, and Ukrzaliznytsia is strengthening connections with both regions.
Over the past day, 275 combat engagements took place on the front. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, and used kamikaze drones.
On the night of January 8, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 attack UAVs, 70 of which were shot down or suppressed. 27 drones hit 13 locations.
Yehor Yarmoliuk scored his debut goal for Brentford in the 21st round of the Premier League match against Sunderland. This is his third goal contribution of the season.
On January 7, Russian troops lost 1,400 soldiers and 225 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 08.01.26 are estimated at 1,215,900 people.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the country's possible participation in monitoring a peace agreement or truce in Ukraine. Slovakia is ready to cooperate in non-military areas, but will not send soldiers or provide weapons.
Great Britain and France plan to send up to 15,000 soldiers to protect Ukraine after a peace agreement is concluded. This number is significantly less than the initial proposals, which is due to limited resources.
US President Donald Trump supported a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. The document will allow punishing countries that buy Russian oil, which finances the war.
Since the beginning of the day, 255 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy launched missile and air strikes. Ukrainian defenders are repelling attempts to advance deep into the territory.
UK Defense Minister John Healey will visit Kyiv in the near future. He will discuss long-term support for Ukraine with weapons and possible ceasefire monitoring.
Tomorrow, January 8, Ukraine may experience unscheduled power outages due to snow accumulation on power lines. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a number of decisions to minimize the consequences of bad weather.
The Supreme Court of Sweden upheld the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration in favor of Ukraine in the case brought by Ukrnafta shareholders. LBB companies are obliged to reimburse Ukraine for more than 22 million US dollars in costs.
Ukraine has taken note of Ghana's appeal regarding the return of its citizen captured as a Russian mercenary and has invited Ghana's Foreign Minister to visit Ukraine in February. Ghanaian diplomats will be granted access to prisoners of war in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Russia is using the online game ARMA3 and the Discord app to recruit South Africans for the war against Ukraine. Two men in their 20s left South Africa, one of whom was killed in battle in Luhansk Oblast.
Andriy Biletskyi, commander of the Third Army Corps, stated that Vasyl Maliuk's resignation weakens defense capabilities, but the retention of strong specialists in the SBU minimizes risks. The newly appointed acting head of the SBU, Yevhen Khmara, and First Deputy Oleksandr Poklad were key figures in successful special operations.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft of the new Labor Code, which is intended to replace the 1971 Code of Labor Laws and launch the labor market reform. The document provides for the de-shadowing of employment, flexible labor contracts, digitalization of relations, a transparent mechanism for determining the minimum wage, and labor inspection reform.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is currently turning up its nose, but Ukraine's partners are strong enough to turn it down. He emphasized that Americans are negotiating with Russians and discussing various options.
The state enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" sold 91. 4 thousand New Year trees, generating 16.5 million hryvnias in revenue. The highest demand was recorded in the Volyn and Rivne regions, and the lowest in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.