In Kyiv, 143 buildings remain without heating due to accidents caused by frost. Additional repair crews from "Ukrzaliznytsia" and other regions have been engaged to speed up restoration work.
On the night of January 17, dozens of aerial objects from Belarus entered Polish airspace. The Polish National Security Bureau considers this a possible provocation under the guise of smuggling.
The Czech Foreign Minister criticized President Pavel's proposal to provide Ukraine with L-159 aircraft without consulting the government. This proposal may reduce the likelihood of the aircraft being transferred.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko said that the penultimate week of January 2026 will be one of the most interesting and unconventional of the year. This period will bring significant changes in the political and social spheres, as well as new opportunities for finance and personal life.
On January 17, pilots of the UAV Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 301 Russian occupiers and hit 987 enemy targets. In January, 5122 occupiers and 15480 targets were destroyed.
In Beslan, North Ossetia-Alania, drone debris fell on the roof of a five-story building. 70 people were evacuated, one resident sought medical attention.
The National Antarctic Scientific Center has started publishing video materials for the 30th anniversary of the "Akademik Vernadsky" station. The footage shows events from 1995, when Ukraine was preparing to become an Antarctic state.
On January 18, Russian troops attacked the southern districts of Odesa region with drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility and a production building. There were no fatalities or injuries, and the fire has been extinguished.
On January 18, the Armed Forces of Ukraine held back an intense enemy onslaught, which carried out 90 airstrikes and used 8071 kamikaze drones. The highest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Xi Jinping ordered an intensified fight against corruption, resulting in 983,000 people being punished in 2025. This is a record figure for two decades, aimed at ensuring the implementation of decisions by the top leadership.
Indonesian rescuers have found debris of the ATR 42-500 reconnaissance aircraft that disappeared the day before. There were 11 people on board, their fate remains unknown.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on Russian military losses as of January 18, 2026. 830 occupiers were eliminated during the day, and total personnel losses reached 1,226,420 people.
One of three Lamborghini Veneno Coupe 2014 models in the world, with 200 km on the odometer, is for sale for $16. 9 million. The hypercar is equipped with a 6.5-liter V12 engine producing 740 hp and features a unique silver finish.
The US is deploying M1 Abrams tanks and M2A3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to the Middle East to protect facilities. The equipment was delivered by strategic airlift for rapid response to threats.
The SLS rocket with the Orion capsule has arrived at Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. This is the final stage of preparation for the first astronaut flight to the Moon in over half a century.
Sweden plans to deploy its first Archer self-propelled artillery systems in Latvia during 2026. This is stipulated in the roadmap signed by the defense ministers of the two countries.
The French army has unveiled new combat systems developed based on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. These include fiber-optic drones, a mobile mortar, and 3D-printed ammunition.
An Afro Soul version of Stromae's song "Papaoutai," likely created by AI, debuted at 168th place on the global Spotify chart. This caused outrage among the artist's fans due to the personal nature of the original song.
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.
