Anna Onishchenko
Ukraine may receive first F-16s in June - mass media
According to reports, Ukraine could receive its first F-16 fighter jets from the US in June.
At first, it seemed absolutely crazy: the RDC commander on the creation of the formation
Denis Nikitin, the head of the Russian Volunteer Corps fighting in Ukraine, said that the creation of the unit initially seemed unfeasible. He believes that the creation of a force to counter russian propaganda and influence undecided russians was necessary despite the challenges.
Last year, Ukrainians adopted more than 900 children, which is more than in the first year of the war
In 2023, 925 Ukrainian children were adopted, which exceeded the figure for 2022. The number of adoptions decreased at the beginning of the war, but recovered in the second half of 2022. However, the total number of adoptions is still low compared to the number of orphans in need of a family.
Law enforcers record consequences of hostile shelling in Kupiansk district
Russian troops shelled civilian areas of Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, on January 26-27, damaging houses and vehicles. These attacks are being investigated as war crimes.
Occupants keep changing offensive tactics near Avdiivka, city's defense is holding - serviceman
russians are constantly changing tactics in their attempts to capture Avdiivka. Ukrainian forces are holding control of the city, although the situation remains critical.
russian military boast of killed animals in the occupied Kherson region - Animal rights activists
russian soldiers who occupied a part of the Kherson region of Ukraine are killing wild animals for fun and posting photos of themselves posing with the dead animals.
New rules of assistance to IDPs: the Ministry of Social Policy explained to whom payments will be continued
The Ukrainian government has decided to automatically extend financial assistance to vulnerable groups of internally displaced persons (IDPs) until March 1, while obliging able-bodied IDPs to register as unemployed and look for work to continue receiving payments.
A fire broke out in a high-rise building in Kyiv: a woman died
This morning, a fire broke out in a 9-story residential building in the capital. Rescuers evacuated 6 people, but one woman who was evacuated from the 3rd floor died later in an ambulance.
Invaders resume offensive actions in Kharkiv region - Syniehubov
Russian troops have resumed their offensive in the Kharkiv region, with fierce fighting taking place in the villages of Synkivka and Tabaivka. More than a dozen Russian attacks were repelled by Ukrainian troops, but, according to the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, the intensity of Russian offensives in these areas has increased again.
Legally, they do not serve in the russian armed forces: the occupiers deceived the prisoners from Storm Z
Most of the prisoners recruited by russia to fight against Ukraine have not been granted legal military status, so they do not receive salaries, benefits, or the promised expungement of their criminal records.
From now on, hotels and recreation centers in the TOT of Zaporizhzhia must report visitors to russians
In the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia, russians forced local hotel and recreation center owners to report information about all their visitors.
Four fires broke out in Kupyansk overnight as a result of enemy strikes
russian shelling of the Kharkiv region caused 4 fires in the city of Kupiansk, which have been extinguished. About 15 settlements in the region also came under artillery and mortar fire over the past day, resulting in the injury of a police officer.
Ukrainian soccer team of veterans with amputations not allowed to go abroad
The Pokrova football team, consisting mainly of military personnel, was not allowed to cross the border due to the lack of necessary documents. However, border guards are taking steps to help the team cross the border later.
Ukrainian bus overturned in Poland, 20 people injured - Nikolenko
A Ukrainian bus overturned in Poland, injuring 20 Ukrainian citizens. Ukraine is cooperating with the Polish side in investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Georgian customs officers recorded 1,770 attempts to circumvent sanctions against the russian federation
Georgian customs has detected more than 1700 attempts to smuggle goods into Georgia to circumvent anti-russian sanctions, Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili reports.
russians shelled Donetsk region 15 times in 24 hours, there are numerous destructions and casualties
Sloviansk, Kostyantynivka, Toretsk and other areas came under fire. At least one civilian was killed in Siversk and one in Krasnohorivka.
russian millionaires tried to fraudulently obtain Moldovan citizenship
russian oligarchs tried to fraudulently obtain Moldovan citizenship in 2022-2023, according to the head of the Public Services Agency of Moldova.
Due to the flu, Vinnytsia schoolchildren will study online starting next week
Starting Monday, January 29, all schoolchildren in Vinnytsia will switch to online learning to prevent the spread of influenza A. This decision was made by the city's safety commission due to the rapid increase in flu cases.
russians killed two residents of Donetsk region overnight, another wounded
Over the past 24 hours, russian troops killed two residents of Donetsk region during shelling of Serebryanka and Krasnohorivka, and another person was wounded.
occupants fired three times at the border of Sumy region, 61 explosions recorded
Bilopilska and Velykopysarivska communities were hit during shelling of the border areas and settlements of Sumy region.
Russians wound a policeman during shelling in Kupyansk district
A senior police lieutenant was injured during an enemy shelling in Kupyansk district, which destroyed houses and outbuildings. A pre-trial investigation into the incident was initiated over the violation of the laws and customs of war.
In 2022-2023, more than 660 MW of renewable energy capacity was commissioned in Ukraine
Despite the loss of significant renewable energy capacity due to the Russian invasion, Ukraine commissioned over 660 MW of new renewable energy capacity in 2022-2023. The country aims to have renewable energy account for 25% of its energy mix by 2030.
Dnipropetrovs'k region exposes 17 members of the "White Brotherhood" who earned UAH 50 million a year on drugs
Ukrainian law enforcement officers have neutralized the White Brotherhood drug trafficking group, which had an annual profit of 50 million hryvnias ($1. 8 million). As a result of the operation, 17 arrests were made, drugs and weapons were confiscated, and the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.
All 27 countries of the European Union supported the provision of 50 billion euros to Ukraine - Shmyhal
All 27 EU member states have agreed to support a four-year, €50 billion program of assistance to Ukraine under the Ukraine Fund. Despite previous opposition, Hungary agreed to support the package.
Ukraine and Belgium start cooperation in the defense industry
Belgium and Ukraine have launched a strategic partnership in the defense industry with the signing of six agreements that mark the beginning of this cooperation. This step aims to combine technological capabilities for a long-term partnership.
More than 60% of Ukrainians use state online services - study
A recent survey showed that more than 60% of Ukrainians, especially among young people, use government e-services at least once a year. However, among the obstacles to using these services are uncertainty about data security and the lack of the necessary technical base.
Among people over 70, 30 percent use the Internet regularly - KIIS representative
According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, about a third of Ukrainians over 70 use the Internet every day, and 80% of Ukrainians use it for at least three hours a day.
Humeniuk explains why russia has not been using Kalibr recently
The use of Kalibr missiles by the occupiers has decreased, possibly due to difficulties with post-launch maintenance. The spokesperson also suggested that Russia is trying to "lull vigilance" by keeping the missile launchers on standby but not using them.
Germany says it will train 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers in 2024 and announces military aid package
Germany will train 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers in 2024 and provide military assistance, including more than 80 Leopard 1 A5 tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery systems.
Emergency meeting of the Security Council: UN unable to establish circumstances of IL-76 crash
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting where Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations about the downing of the IL-76. The UN could not confirm the circumstances of the crash or the validity of the claims made by either country.