Ukraine's defense forces shot down two Russian aircraft in one day, likely Su-34s. One aircraft was shot down over the Black Sea, the other crashed on Russian territory.
Last year, Ukrainians bought 96. 9 thousand used cars under 5 years old, imported from abroad. Electric vehicles accounted for 60% of this segment.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 3. 28 billion to finance scientific institutions and higher education institutions based on the results of their accreditation. For the first time, the funds will be distributed according to a formulaic mechanism, taking into account the group, scale, and effectiveness of their work.
Over the past day, 117 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. The enemy launched one missile strike, 77 air strikes, and used 6,757 kamikaze drones.
On January 29, Ukraine honors the Heroes of Kruty and recalls the 1918 battle as a lesson on the price of statehood and time, the importance of accurate historical memory, and the danger of myths that distort the context.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the phased discontinuation of Model S and Model X electric vehicle production, starting next quarter. The California factory will be retooled for the production of Optimus humanoid robots.
Atlantic cyclone "Christine" caused the death of five people and left 850,000 residents of Portugal without power. Wind speeds reached 178 km/h, destroying infrastructure.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on Russian occupation losses as of January 29. 830 invaders were eliminated and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed during the day.
The US presented a strategy for the demilitarization of Gaza to the UN Security Council, which includes buying back weapons from militants. The plan aims to remove Hamas from power and destroy its military infrastructure under international supervision.
Norway will purchase South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS for $2 billion. This will strengthen defense in the Arctic regions and deter Russian aggression.
Tesla is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, despite a failed shareholder vote. This will allow the integration of neural networks into physical products and accelerate the development of robotaxis.
A Pentagon report revealed that US military bases are defenseless against drones due to legislative confusion. This creates legal paradoxes and makes timely response to threats impossible.
A U. S. federal judge rejected a lawsuit by environmental organizations, allowing ConocoPhillips Alaska to continue exploration work. The company stated that the implementation of the program is critical to preserving its lease rights.
Germany has transferred nine out of eighteen planned IRIS-T systems to Ukraine, fulfilling the 2025 plan. These systems, which include launchers and TRML-4D radars, form the basis of Ukraine's modern layered defense.
Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala inadvertently leaked government materials by uploading them to OpenAI's public chatbot. The incident occurred after receiving exclusive permission to use ChatGPT, which is blocked for other DHS employees.
Since the beginning of the day, 109 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy launched one missile strike, 63 air strikes, and dropped 159 guided aerial bombs.
The Ukrainian government is launching the "SvitloDim" program to support apartment buildings during power outages. Homeowners' associations (HOAs) and management companies can receive from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 for the purchase of energy equipment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukraine will receive generators from France, as well as additional supplies of aircraft, missiles for air defense systems, and aerial bombs.
The Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs debunked Russian fake news about Ukrainians reselling Polish generators, calling it disinformation. The ministry emphasized that the aid is controlled and intended for civilians.
In the Odesa region, SES divers-sappers eliminated the warhead of an enemy Geran-2 drone, which was found by fishermen. The explosive object was destroyed on the spot due to the high risk of transportation.
China provides Russia with machine tools and electronic components for the creation of nuclear hypersonic missiles, which are produced at the Votkinsk Plant. This allows Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and accelerate arms production.
In Kharkiv region, a 19-year-old young man robbed a former serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had lost a limb, stealing over 200,000 hryvnias. He transferred the funds from the victim's account to his own card through a banking application.
Russia's economic indicators signal a slide into stagflation. The tight monetary policy of the Russian Central Bank stifled business activity.
A 5G pilot has been launched in Borodianka, Kyiv Oblast, making it the second city after Lviv to have this technology. This will help test 5G in a city with infrastructure restored after shelling.
Modern wireless headphones are capable of many things — they translate speech in real time, adapt noise cancellation to ambulance sirens, and help monitor health.
In the Kyiv region, a 37-year-old man defrauded seven buyers of almost UAH 800,000 by posting fake advertisements for the sale of generators and warehouse equipment. He received full prepayment, after which he disappeared.
Elon Musk reacted to the call of Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski to prevent Russians from using Starlink, calling him a "drooling imbecile. " Musk stated that Sikorski does not realize that Starlink is the basis of Ukraine's military communication.
Due to freezing rain in the central and southern regions of Ukraine, weather conditions are difficult. In Odesa region, a temporary traffic ban is in effect on a section of the M-13 highway.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to a number of Russian facilities, including the Khokholskaya oil depot in the Voronezh region. A UAV warehouse and command posts in the occupied territories were also hit.
The European Union has launched part of its €10. 6 billion secure satellite network to create an alternative to Starlink. Ukraine has already requested access to this system, which is expected to be fully operational by 2030.
