A technical database failure occurred at Polish checkpoints with Lviv and Volyn regions. Specialists are working to eliminate the problems; trains will be processed more slowly.
In Volyn, a law enforcement officer demanded UAH 200,000 from a serviceman for his transfer to a rear unit. The suspect was detained after the last transfer of UAH 100,000 and faces up to 8 years in prison.
In 2024, 168,778 children were born in Ukraine, and 485,296 people died. Mortality decreased by 2%, and birth rate by 4.5%.
NABU detectives conducted searches at the 'Lutsk' customs post and other real estate objects used by officials of the Volyn customs. As a result of the investigative actions, over $850,000 was seized.
In Volyn, a representative of a public organization was detained for promising a man to arrange a third group disability for $16,000. She was apprehended while receiving part of the sum, $10,000.
By early 2026, Ukraine has recorded over 36. 6 thousand wage arrears. A record 9.1 thousand proceedings were opened last year, with most of them concerning chemical product manufacturers.
An organized group that produced and sold cannabis products disguised as dietary supplements has been exposed in Volyn. The value of the seized goods exceeds UAH 430 million.
An active cyclone from the northwest caused a deterioration in weather in the western and central regions of Ukraine, where up to 15 cm of snow fell. The main roads are passable, and more than 1000 units of equipment are working.
As of 4 p. m. on January 9, traffic restrictions have been lifted on most roads in the western regions of Ukraine. Restrictions continue to apply on one section in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
In Prykarpattia, an ambulance with a sick child got stuck on a snowy road. SES rescuers promptly assisted the medics.
The peak of the cyclone has passed, but difficult weather conditions persist, especially in the Zhytomyr region, where up to 35 cm of snow has fallen. The ban on truck traffic on the M-06 and H-22 highways in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Volyn regions continues.
Due to difficult weather conditions in Ukraine, 899 road accidents occurred in the past day, 153 of which involved casualties. Transport restrictions are in effect in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, Volyn, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
On Friday, January 9, difficult weather conditions are expected in Ukraine: strong winds, heavy snow, blizzards, and black ice. Forecasters from the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center have declared a Level I danger.
Due to significant weather deterioration on the roads of Volyn Oblast, truck movement restrictions are being introduced. Similar measures are in effect in Rivne, Zhytomyr, and Lviv Oblasts.
Difficult winter weather conditions with significant snowfall are recorded in seven regions of Ukraine. Truck traffic restrictions have been introduced in Lviv Oblast, and lifted in Prykarpattia.
Due to difficult winter weather conditions, a ban on freight transport has been introduced on sections of highways M-06 and H-22 in Rivne and Zhytomyr regions. Roads are covered with snow, heavy snow and blizzards make movement difficult.
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.
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.
Starting January 8, an operational headquarters will begin work to eliminate the consequences of emergencies on state roads. Significant snow, blizzards, and ice are forecast in many regions of Ukraine.
A preventive measure in the form of a bail of UAH 4. 9 million has been chosen for a deputy of the Lutsk City Council. He was exposed for receiving an illegal benefit of 30 thousand US dollars for facilitating construction.
On January 2, snow fell in five regions of Ukraine, up to 8 cm in places. State roads are passable, 454 units of special equipment and 550 workers are involved.
Russia attacked ports in Odesa region and railway infrastructure in Kovel and Konotop on New Year's Eve. Piers, equipment, machinery, transport and infrastructure were damaged, but the attack did not affect train traffic.
In Volyn, fires at critical infrastructure facilities that arose as a result of a night attack by the Russian Federation have been extinguished. Preliminarily, there were no casualties or injuries; more than 90 rescuers were involved in extinguishing the fires.
Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on New Year's Eve, leading to power outages in the Volyn, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions. Power outage schedules are being applied in all regions to stabilize the energy system.
Enemy UAVs attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Volyn, causing fires in Lutsk and Kovel districts. Over 100,000 subscribers are without power, and there is no information about casualties.
On the night of January 1, the enemy attacked Lutsk and the Kovel community with drones. Some of the UAVs were heading towards Lutsk, causing a fire.
In 2025, Russians used over 60,000 guided aerial bombs, about 2,400 missiles, and over 100,000 drones. Air raid alerts sounded at least 19,033 times across Ukraine.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has authorized search operations in Ternopil and Volyn regions. This is a continuation of research in the territory of the former village of Puzhnyky and the colonies of Ostrivky and Volya Ostrovetska.
Moderate snow is observed in Ukraine, up to 12 cm has fallen in Ternopil region. In Prykarpattia, due to snow drifts, truck traffic is restricted on a section of the R-24 road.
On Monday, December 29, cloudy weather with black ice and a blizzard is forecast in Ukraine, Level I danger has been declared. The temperature at night will be 1-6°C below zero, during the day from 4°C below zero to 1°C above zero.
