Kharkiv Oblast expands mandatory evacuation order
A mandatory evacuation order for families with children has been expanded to 26 more villages near Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, Governor Oleh Syniehubov announced on Jan. 16.
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Zelensky meets Stoltenberg, von der Leyen at Davos
President Volodymyr Zelensky met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Jan. 16
Trump wins Republican caucus in Iowa
Donald Trump emerged as the winner of the Iowa caucuses, where Republicans voted for their preferred presidential candidate, results showed on Jan. 16.
Russian attacks kill 1, injure 11 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed one civilian and injured 11 others over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported early on Jan. 16. Civilian casualties were reported in Donetsk, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
Voronezh declares state of emergency after alleged drone attack
A state of emergency was announced in Voronezh following an alleged overnight drone attack on the Russian city, Voronezh Mayor Vadim Kstenin said on Telegram on Jan. 16.
Border guards: Romanian farmers blocking 2 checkpoints
Romanian farmers have started blocking trucks at two crossings, Siret and Vicovu de Sus in Suceava County, which borders Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service reported on Jan. 15.
Military intelligence: North Korea supplying 122 mm, 152 mm shells to Russia
North Korea has supplied Russia with around one million rounds of ammunition, mainly made up of 122 mm and 152 mm artillery shells, Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR), said in an interview with RBC Ukraine on Jan. 15.
Military intelligence: Russian strikes targeting military-industrial infrastructure
Russia's winter campaign of missile strikes is predominantly targeting Ukraine's military-industrial complex, Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR), said in an interview with RBC Ukraine on Jan. 15.
Governor: Russia carries out 250 air strikes on Avdiivka in 2 weeks
Russian forces dropped 250 aerial bombs on the city of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast in just the first two weeks of the year, Governor Vadim Filashkin told Radio Svoboda on Jan. 15. In comparison, the city was hit by 146 air strikes during the entire year of 2023, Filashkin said.
Russian attacks against Ukraine injure 7 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine wounded six people over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported early on Jan. 15.
Newly-appointed French foreign minister arrives in Kyiv
Newly-appointed French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne arrived in Kyiv, France's Foreign Ministry announced on X on the morning of Jan. 11. Sejourne was appointed foreign minister on Jan. 12.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 8 Russian missiles overnight, electronic countermeasures defend against 20 other weapons
Ukrainian air defenses shot down eight missiles launched by Russia overnight and interrupted the trajectories of over 20 other weapons using electromagnetic countermeasures, the Air Force reported on Jan. 13.
Ukrainian skater performs with red stain on shirt to draw attention to Russian attacks
Ukrainian figure skater Ivan Shmuratko performed a routine with a blood-red stain on his shirt to draw attention to civilians killed by Russian missile attacks, Suspilne reported on Jan. 12.
Russia targets regions across Ukraine in mass missile attack
Russia carried out a mass attack against regions across Ukraine on the morning of Jan. 13, using a range of weapons, including hypersonic missiles, according to the local authorities and the Air Force.
US imposes sanctions in response to North Korea's missile transfer to Russia
The U.S. has sanctioned Vladimir Mikheychik, who heads the Russian state-owned airline 224th Flight Unit, involved in transferring North Korean ballistic missiles to Russia, the Treasury Department announced on Jan. 11.
Ukraine designates Subway as 'international sponsor of war'
American fast food chain Subway has been added to Ukraine's list of "international sponsors of war" for its continued presence in the Russian market, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) announced on Jan. 10.
Defense Minister says new version of mobilization bill ready, condemns 'politicization' of issue
The Defense Ministry has prepared a new version of the draft law on mobilization and is ready to submit it to the government for approval, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Facebook on Jan. 11
Defense Ministry approves second design of body armor for female soldiers
A second type of bulletproof vest specifically designed for women has been approved after undergoing testing, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on Jan. 11.
Zelensky arrives in Latvia as last stop on Baltic tour
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Latvian capital Riga in the afternoon of Jan. 11, the final stop on his tour of the Baltic nations.
Police identify men suspected of running torture chamber in occupied Kharkiv Oblast
Two men suspected of having helped Russian forces torture over 500 people in Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast have been identified, the National Police reported on Jan. 11.
Russia attacks Kharkiv for 4th consecutive day, 9 injured
A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv has injured nine people, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on Jan. 10.
NATO members pledge further support to Ukraine in 2024, outline plans for billions in aid
NATO members have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering Ukraine's defenses and will continue to provide military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine this year, the alliance announced in a statement following the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on Jan. 10.
Economy Minister: Ukraine to launch 5 joint ventures with Western arms companies in 2024
Ukraine plans to launch five joint ventures with Western arms manufacturers this year, Economy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko told the Kyiv Independent on Jan. 10.
Politico: Trump said he would 'never' help Europe if attacked
Donald Trump said at a meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2020 that if Europe was attacked, the U.S. would not come to its support, Politico reported on Jan. 10, citing European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton.
Polish MP claims he is 'political prisoner' after arrest on abuse of power charge
Polish lawmaker Mariusz Kaminski claimed he is a "political prisoner" and will start a hunger strike on Jan. 10, one day after his dramatic arrest inside Poland's presidential palace.
Zelensky: Ukraine needs more modern air defense systems
Ukraine currently lacks the ability to produce its own modern air defense system, something that it desperately needs to protect its citizens from Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Vilnius on Jan. 10.
UN: 40% of Ukraine's population will need humanitarian aid in 2024
More than 14.6 million people, or 40% of the population in Ukraine, will need humanitarian assistance this year, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Jan. 9.
Defense minister, commanders visit eastern front
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, and Chief of the General Staff Serhii Shaptala visited Ukrainian army positions near Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, the Defense Ministry reported on Jan. 9.
Belgian PM: EU to scale up its support to Ukraine
The European Union "will further scale up its support to Ukraine," Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said on X on Jan. 9, after Belgium started its term leading the European Council.
Russian official claims attack on Kursk Oblast kills woman
A woman was killed in Russia's Kursk Oblast as a result of an attack "from the Ukrainian side," Roman Starovoit, the region's governor, claimed on Jan. 9. Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the purported strike.
Law enforcement uncovers draft evasion scheme at Odesa Oblast court
A judge in Odesa Oblast has been detained on suspicion of taking bribes from men who wanted to avoid mobilization, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported on Jan. 9.
Italian city revokes permission for Russian propaganda event on 'rebirth' of Mariupol
The municipality of Modena revoked the permission for an event on the "rebirth" of Mariupol after Russia's brutal siege, which was to be held in a civic hall on Jan. 20, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleh Nikolenko reported on Jan. 9.
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