Ukraine

The Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defense will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Land Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The inspection will include an assessment of the structure, management processes and compliance with the law.

The Diia app ranked between Facebook and ChatGPT in terms of popularity among Ukrainians in 2024. The Minister of Digital Transformation announced further development of the app in 2025.

Two areas of oil pollution were discovered in Crimea after the tanker accident in the Kerch Strait. The total length of the pollution is 3.9 km, and 150 people are involved in the cleanup.

The Ministry of Defense is launching a new initiative called the Wounded Warrior Package for servicemen starting in 2025. It is also developing adaptive clothing for wounded and female soldiers, and will improve the food system.

Ukraine sent 500 tons of flour to Syria for 167,000 people. The Syrian side is interested in long-term supplies of various products from Ukraine, including oil, sugar, and meat.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the command post of the Russian occupiers in the village of Maryino in Kursk region. According to media reports, a missile hit the cultural center in Ivanivske, where the 810th Russian Brigade was stationed.

“Tiraspoltransgaz” stopped supplying gas to a number of settlements controlled by Chisinau. Residential houses, boiler houses, schools, hospitals and state institutions were left without gas supply.

Ukrainian troops repelled one Russian attack in the Kursk region, and two more clashes are ongoing. Over the last day, 72 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas.

In the town of Buryń, a 43-year-old man attacked his younger brother with a knife during the New Year's Eve celebration. The victim was hospitalized with a stomach wound, and the attacker was detained by police.

The Ukrainian Weather Center warns of possible risks to the agricultural sector due to the warm winter and lack of snow. The main threats are a sharp cold snap and a potential spring drought due to a lack of moisture in the soil.

On January 3, farmers will protest in Warsaw under the slogan “5 x STOP” against the EU and Ursula von der Leyen's policies. The participants are opposed to the Green Deal, imports from Ukraine and other EU initiatives.

Zelenskyy announced the resumption of diplomatic relations with Syria and cooperation in international organizations. Ukraine also plans to double its agricultural exports to Lebanon, which currently stand at $400 million.

Public Broadcasting has announced a draw among the participants of the longlist to select the last finalist of the national selection. The voting will take place in Diia from January 13 to 17 among 10 candidates.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully attacked the 810th Brigade of the Russian Federation. According to media reports, the missile hit a cultural center in the village of Ivanivske in Kursk region.

The weather is expected to change in Ukraine due to an atmospheric front from the northwest. Forecasters predict precipitation in the form of rain and sleet, and the temperature at night will drop to -7 degrees.

More than 40,000 delayed MSEC cases were transferred to expert teams for review. 1476 expert teams were formed in 291 medical institutions, involving more than 5,000 doctors.

Ukrainian manufacturers presented more than 10 models of FPV drones with fiber optic control. The drones, which can carry up to 3 kg of payload, will soon be put into service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrskyi reported to the President on the situation in Donetsk, Kursk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. Most of the attacks are on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are successfully repelling the enemy.

An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missile use. The Ukrainian Air Force warned the population of the danger.

Under investigation, but with millions in income: the NBU's chief lawyer continues to work despite the criminal case.

At the exit from the South Bridge, the truck driver lost control, causing the vehicle to crash through the fence and fall off the bridge.

A sharp cold snap with precipitation is expected in Ukraine on January 3 due to a cold atmospheric front. The temperature will drop to 0-2 degrees Celsius, rain with sleet and strong northwest winds are expected.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Health has postponed the decision to provide patients with epidermolysis bullosa with bandages. The Ministry of Health has two weeks to study the issue of the Swedish company's monopoly on the medical bandages market.

The number of Ukrainians who are ready to endure the war “as long as necessary” has dropped from 63% to 57% over the past two months. The largest decline is observed in the west and center of the country, while in the south and east the figures have even improved.

Three people died in the Cherkasy region due to problems with electrical appliances. A couple died in the village of Derenkovets, and a woman died in Smila due to negligence when using electrical appliances.

In 2024, the Russian army suffered the largest losses since the beginning of the war - 430,790 soldiers. The largest monthly losses were recorded in December - 48,670 soldiers.

On January 1, 2025, 35 babies were born in the capital of Ukraine, including 20 girls and 15 boys. This is less than the 51 newborns on the first day of 2024.

The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine announced the recovery of UAH 2. 5 billion of Russian assets to the state budget. Registries have also been created to document war crimes, protect deported children, and account for damages.

Kia is recalling 22,883 EV9 electric vehicles from 2024-25 due to missing seat bolts. The defect was discovered at a plant in South Korea, but no injuries have been reported.

In total, five major support programs worth over UAH 10 billion were implemented.