We have had no electricity for 12 hours straight in central Kyiv. No heating for the fifth day. It's -10°C outside. Officials just released a statement that the situation in our district has worsened. After checking the weather forecast, the prospect of freezing to death looks closer.
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Russian General Fanil Sarvarov Killed by Bomb in Moscow
Only 210 MPs voted in favor of the decision, while 226 votes were required. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko personally presented Shmyhal's candidacy.
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Ukraine’s Security Service Investigates Businessman Timur Mindich for Treason
The Ukrainian parliament failed to appoint Denys Shmyhal to the position of First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Energy, according to the Verkhovna Rada broadcast.
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24-year-old Iryna Masna, callsign Prymara, rescues wounded
In the new episode of the Ministry of Internal Affairs project 'Heroes' – 24-year-old Iryna Masna with the callsign Prymara. She works as part of a mobile medical evacuation team. She rescues the wounded, provides first aid, and transports soldiers to stabilization points. See more in the video.
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1st Corps ‘Azov’ emphasizes unmanned systems development
The effectiveness of the Defense Forces of Ukraine as a whole today largely depends on the effective work of unmanned systems units. And it is precisely on the development of this component that the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine 'Azov' is now focusing.
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Azov members received highest internal awards and President’s honors
Azov members received the highest internal awards of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine 'Azov' and BBS – corps chevrons and battalion chevrons. Servicemen were also awarded the decorations of the President of Ukraine 'For Military Service to Ukraine' and 'For the Defense of Ukraine'.
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Ukrainian troops capture porcupine T-80BVM tank



Ukrainian troops capture a Russian T-80BVM tank wrapped in mesh and cables. Soldiers of Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade say this operation was carried out in coordination between its tank and 1st
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Russian borderguards remain on Estonian territory for 20 minutes
During the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops launched over 142,300 strike drones and 13,300 missiles, reports Ukrainian army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi. In December 2025 and early January 2026 alone, Russia launched six mass missile and drone strikes on Ukraine.
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Ukraine fails to appoint Shmyhal as energy minister
The Ukrainian parliament failed to appoint Denys Shmyhal as energy minister on Jan. 13, as Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions face a dire energy situation, with Russia targeting the country's critical infrastructure.
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Ukrainian flag raised at Kupiansk
Ukrainian flag now flies over Kupiansk city hall. National Guard's Khartia brigade stormed the city council building on the evening of 12 January. Fighters from the 4th Battalion's Reconnaissance-Strike Group planted the flag as clearing operations continue across Kharkiv.

