The President has signed a decree establishing the Day of Army Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which will be celebrated annually on July 3. The decree came into force on January 8 to honor the courage of military aviators.
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to summon the Prime Minister over the government's failure to fulfill its obligation to draft a law on demobilization. Shmyhal is to report to parliament on this issue on Friday.
Mykhailo Drapaty admitted to mismanagement and mistakes in the formation of the 155th Anna Kyiv Brigade. The main problem is the low efficiency of mid-level commanders and imperfect training planning.
In December 2024, 1290 cases of tuberculosis were registered in Ukraine, including 998 new cases. During the same period, 1196 patients were completely cured of the disease.
Mark Rutte will participate in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense at Ramstein Air Base on January 9. Afterwards, he will visit the NSATU headquarters in Wiesbaden and hold a press conference.
Warm weather is expected in Ukraine on January 9 with temperatures ranging from +4 to +14 degrees. On the weekend of January 11-12, a cold snap is forecast, but the winter will remain warm.
The Verkhovna Rada registers draft law No. 12380 banning the transit of Russian energy during martial law. At the same time, a resolution was registered to stop the transit of Russian oil through Ukraine.
For more than 5 years, the Commission has been ignoring the obligation to review medical documentation for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa. Because of this, Swedish Molnlycke Health Care maintains a monopoly on the medical bandage market in Ukraine.
A study of 40,000 adults found that morning coffee reduces the risk of death by 16% and cardiovascular disease by 31%.
On the fifth anniversary of the PS752 tragedy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recalled Iran's crime and reaffirmed its intention to seek justice. The international group continues legal actions against Iran at the ICAO and the International Court of Justice.
In 2024, the SBI investigated 287 cases of men being trafficked abroad. Suspicion notices were served to 120 officials, and UAH 11.4 million in bribes were seized.
The National Bank of Ukraine denied information about blocking bank accounts due to frequent cash withdrawals. Banks conduct client verification only within the framework of financial monitoring legislation.
The Ministry of Defense has approved two new standards of premedical training for military personnel based on NATO experience. The training will include lectures, practical exercises and simulations in the field.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit to the Kombinat Kristall oil depot in Engels, Saratov region. The facility provided fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield with Russian strategic aviation.
Due to the warming weather, electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 7. 4% compared to the previous business day. Restoration work continues at power facilities after last year's attacks.
An air alert has been issued in Ukraine due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet. The Ukrainian Air Force warns of a missile threat throughout the country.
Ben Hodges called it “impressive” that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have held a foothold in the Kursk region since August. According to him, this creates political pressure on Putin and demonstrates the growing capabilities of the Ukrainian army.
A new state-of-the-art prosthetic and rehabilitation center is being created in Ukraine with the support of the MHP Next door program.
Laura Cooper, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russian and Ukrainian Affairs, resigns from her post. Her resignation comes amid Trump's victory and uncertainty over future US policy toward Ukraine.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is traveling to Germany for the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. This is his last trip to Ramstein Air Base as head of the Pentagon.
Heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove, and the enemy is trying to develop an offensive using its numerical superiority. In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors, some Ukrainian positions were destroyed as a result of Russian attacks.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 64 drones from different directions. The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 41 attack UAVs in nine regions, while 22 imitator drones were lost without consequences.
Over the past day, 176 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 41. In the Kursk region, 32 combat engagements and 146 hostile attacks were recorded.
Russian troops shelled residential areas and infrastructure in 36 settlements of Kherson region. The attacks killed two civilians, wounded nine, and damaged buildings and vehicles.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative coin “Year of the Snake” with a face value of 5 hryvnias. A total of 80,000 coins in souvenir packaging were put into circulation, with a sales limit of 1 per user.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released new data on the losses of Russian troops as of January 8, 2025. During the day, 1660 occupants were eliminated, 4 tanks and 16 armored personnel carriers were destroyed.
On January 8, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and local precipitation in the form of rain. The daytime temperature will range from +3 to +14 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.
The hMPV metapneumovirus spreading in China is not new and does not pose a serious threat. According to the WHO, the virus has a very low mortality rate and causes symptoms similar to the common cold.
Minister Andriy Sybiga discussed the humanitarian situation in Syria with Annalena Burbock. The parties coordinated joint actions to support the Syrian people and ensure food security in the region.
Russian troops have advanced into Toretsk and may attempt an offensive on Kostyantynivka. ISW analysts believe that without reinforcements from other parts of the frontline, the threat to the city will be insignificant.
