On January 17, a 2. 5-meter Russian 'Gerbera' drone was discovered in Moldova. The country's Foreign Ministry condemned the incident as a violation of sovereignty.
An ATR 42-500 aircraft with 11 people on board has disappeared in Indonesia while flying over Sulawesi island. A search operation is underway in a mountainous area, complicated by weather conditions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded 117 combat engagements during the day, the enemy launched 66 air strikes and over 3,500 kamikaze drones. The highest intensity of fighting is in the Pokrovsk direction, where 35 assaults were repelled.
Additional power crews from other regions began working in Kyiv today to restore electricity supply. Work is underway to return heat to about 100 buildings, and more than 60 generators are being prepared for transfer.
Criminal proceedings have been initiated in the Lviv region regarding the smuggling of elite electronics worth over UAH 35 million. The goods were discovered in a hidden compartment of a Renault Trafic car during customs control.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 62 combat engagements, half of which took place in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. Ukrainian military personnel are holding back the occupiers' offensive.
Two Danish F-35 fighter jets and a French MRTT tanker aircraft conducted joint exercises in southeastern Greenland. The mission was to practice aerial refueling and flights in Arctic conditions.
The EU plans to gradually phase out Chinese-made equipment, including Huawei and ZTE, in critical infrastructure. This proposal will make it mandatory for EU countries to limit the use of "high-risk" suppliers.
Russia launched another, the sixth this week, attack on Naftogaz Group's gas production facilities. The attacks negatively affect gas production volumes, forcing an increase in imports.
At the Nizhankovychi – Malhowice checkpoint, customs officers discovered hidden Apple equipment worth UAH 35. 5 million. The 37-year-old driver tried to smuggle 829 units of equipment, including iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches.
The 2027 Volkswagen ID. 4 is expected to undergo a major update in design, battery, and technology, making it practically a new car. The model will receive the MEB+ architecture with lithium-iron-phosphate batteries and, likely, a new name, ID. Tiguan.
Elon Musk has raised the stakes in his legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft, demanding between $79 billion and $134 billion in compensation. He claims the companies deceived him by deviating from the startup's original non-profit goals.
Over the past day, 164 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 71 air strikes and carried out over 3,600 shelling attacks. Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,130 invaders.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that Taiwan and South Korea would face 100% tariffs if they do not invest in semiconductor manufacturing in the US. This applies to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and TSMC.
Special flights from Chechnya have landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport. This occurred amid reports of a possible car accident involving Adam Kadyrov, the son of the head of Chechnya.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit against xAI over deepfakes created by the Grok chatbot. She claims that the neural network generated sexually exploitative images featuring her face.
The US Department of Health is beginning to study the impact of mobile device radiation on humans. The FDA has removed pages from its website that claimed mobile phones were completely safe.
Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on board a downed Russian BM-35 drone. This allows operators to control the apparatus over long distances, making it almost invulnerable to electronic warfare.
OpenAI is starting to test ads in ChatGPT for users in the US, including the free version and a new budget-friendly "Go" plan for $8 a month. More expensive subscriptions will remain ad-free, and ads will not affect the AI's objectivity.
On the night of January 17, a fire broke out at the PS 220 kV "Oka" No. 400 power substation in Serpukhov, Moscow region. Part of the city and surrounding settlements were left without electricity.
Russian military has started using a new jet strike drone for attacks on mobile targets. The drone has an arrow-shaped design and FPV control, allowing the operator to pursue moving objects.
A Kia technician suffered a wrist injury while repairing a 2012 Kia Soul, blaming the manufacturer for design defects. The court rejected some of Kia's objections, allowing a third-party claim, but sided with the company on warranty claims.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that the Czech Republic will transfer combat aircraft to Ukraine to destroy Russian drones. These are medium-class aircraft, possibly L-159s.
Over the past day, 153 combat engagements took place at the front. Russian troops used over 4,700 kamikaze drones and 144 guided aerial bombs.
The Trump administration has developed a plan to increase power generation for AI data centers. Tech giants will be able to participate in an emergency auction to build infrastructure.
The REDMI Note 15 series is designed for users who value a smartphone that works stably regardless of circumstances. All models in the line are built on the concept of "REDMI Titan Reliability" – a comprehensive approach to durability that includes a reinforced body structure, increased drop resistance, and protection against water and dust.
The new Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, presented anti-crisis measures to overcome the consequences of blackouts. Experts assess these decisions as quick managerial gestures that do not solve systemic problems.
The British Royal Navy has announced the first flight of the full-scale autonomous helicopter Proteus. It is designed for tracking submarines and other risky missions.
TikTok is introducing new age detection technology in Europe. It analyzes profile information, videos, and behavioral signals to identify accounts that may belong to minors.
Experts believe that Hiiumaa Island in the Baltic Sea could be seized by Russia, allowing it to control sea and air routes. This would create significant difficulties for the Baltic states and Finland.
