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The Ukrainian Defense Forces may have received the newest American "Tempest" air defense system, developed by V2X, for testing in real combat operations. The complex, presented in October, is designed to combat drones.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on enemy losses as of January 12, 2026. In one day, 1060 invaders, 21 artillery systems and almost 100 vehicles were eliminated.
A 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri supercar with 441 km on the odometer has been sold for $700,000. This confirms its status as a valuable collectible asset due to the uncertain future of V12 engines.
Kepler Communications Inc. has successfully launched 10 new satellites into low Earth orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. These satellites, each weighing 300 kg, will serve as "orbital data centers" and use lasers for data transmission.
The AUDI E5 Sportback electric fastback became "Car of the Year in China 2026". This model, developed jointly with SAIC, is intended exclusively for the Chinese market.
Colombia is preparing a large-scale UAV countermeasure project after the US conducted a special operation in Venezuela and amid new threats from Trump.
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken called on NATO to launch a military operation in the High North. This is intended to strengthen unity and address US security concerns regarding Greenland.
The UK Ministry of Defence is developing the Nightfall ballistic missile with a range of over 480 km for Ukraine. This will allow striking targets in Moscow.
On January 11, 200 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 48 air strikes and used 1868 kamikaze drones. The greatest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
In Kharkiv, adverse weather conditions caused delays in the operation of trams, trolleybuses, and buses. City services are working to eliminate the consequences of the bad weather, clearing roads and sidewalks.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck three drilling rigs of the Lukoil corporation in the Caspian Sea.
Heads of district state administrations were instructed to check the operation of Invincibility Points in Ivano-Frankivsk region. This is due to a sharp cold snap and worsening weather conditions.
Snowfall, blizzards, and frosts continue in Dnipro and the region. The police, together with utility services, are eliminating the consequences of bad weather and ensuring road safety.
Due to snowfall in the Kherson region, traffic has become difficult, and the police are operating in an enhanced mode, assisting drivers. All roads in the region are passable, over 80 units of special equipment have been deployed, and 154 Invincibility Points are functioning.
HUR reported the first use of the new "Geran-5" attack UAV by Russian forces in early 2026. This drone has a length of 6 meters, a wingspan of 5.5 meters, and a 90 kg warhead.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on Russian losses as of January 11, 2026. 1130 occupiers were eliminated in a day, and the total personnel losses of the Russian army approached 1,218,940 people.
Asian tech giants started 2026 with a strong surge, outperforming American competitors in the field of artificial intelligence. The region's key technology index rose by 6%, three times more than the Nasdaq 100.
The US is completing preparations for the first crewed mission to the Moon in 54 years. On January 17, the SLS rocket will be transported to the launch pad for final testing.
In the Philippines, rescuers detected signs of life at the site of a massive landfill collapse in the village of Binaliw, Cebu City. The tragedy, which occurred on January 8, 2026, claimed the lives of four workers, with over 30 people still missing.
On January 10, 2026, Indonesia temporarily restricted access to the Grok chatbot due to the risk of disseminating pornographic content. The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Technologies considers the creation of sexualized deepfakes a threat to the safety of citizens.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Castelion to review the progress of the "Blackbeard" hypersonic missile. The missile is designed for mass and rapid production, as well as for non-nuclear deterrence.
On January 10, 2026, a cargo plane belonging to Pallas Aviation, a company linked to the CIA, was spotted in Caracas. This occurred amidst the first official visit of US State Department representatives to Venezuela to assess the reopening of the embassy.
Slovakia and the US will sign an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy. It envisages the construction of a new 1200 MW power unit at the Jaslovské Bohunice NPP.
On the night of January 11, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with a new Molniya drone. The drone hit an infrastructure object in the Slobidskyi district of the city.
Nvidia and Tesla have different approaches to autonomous driving: Nvidia introduced the open Alpamayo model with explainable AI capabilities, while Tesla uses a closed end-to-end system. Mercedes-Benz plans to integrate Alpamayo into its vehicles by the end of 2026.
Multinational exercises "Will to Peace 2026" have commenced in South African territorial waters, involving warships from Russia, China, and Iran. The event aims to practice aspects of maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping.
On January 10, 139 combat engagements took place at the front, with over 2,800 shellings and 33 air strikes recorded. The highest intensity of fighting remains in the Pokrovsk direction, where 32 attacks were repelled.
Croatia has allocated its 15th aid package to Ukraine, totaling 500,000 euros, which includes 100 Vulkan 10 mobile metal-cutting machines. The country will also provide technical support to Ukraine's energy system by supplying transformers and other equipment.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Government has instructed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of invincibility points. Almost 1300 points are operating in Kyiv, 6908 have been deployed across the country, and another 2703 are in reserve.
South Korea refutes Pyongyang's claims of its drones violating its airspace. The South Korean military has no records of drone operations on the day specified by the DPRK.