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Wednesday, January 14
After initial setback, Ukrainian parliament appoints defense, energy ministers
The Ukrainian parliament on Jan. 14 appointed Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister and Denys Shmyhal as energy minister and first deputy prime minister.
Russia's own air defense missile reportedly hits apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, fire seen at nearby factory
The circumstances around the reportedly self-imposed strike were not immediately clear.
Ukrainian veteran politician Yulia Tymoshenko charged in bribery case
After the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) charged several lawmakers from President Volodymyr Zelensky's party in December, Tymoshenko initiated discussions on regularly offering bribes to some members of parliament in exchange for votes, the NABU alleged.
Explosions in Kyiv as Russia's relentless assault on energy infrastructure continues amid freezing temperatures
Local authorities reported on Jan. 14 that air defenses were active in the capital due to yet another Russian drone attack.
'Energy workers have done the nearly impossible' — Power reconnected in Kryvyi Rih after Russian drone strikes left 45,000 without electricity
Russian Shahed drones carried out the attack leaving 700 buildings without heat across the city, Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, said.
Chart of the week: Ukraine's missile interception rate slides lower as Russian attacks plunge country into crisis
Ukraine's missile interception rate slid lower in the first two weeks of 2026, as Russia continued its months-long bombing campaign against the country's energy infrastructure. Ukraine's Air Force reported downing 26 of the 73 missiles launched by Russia in the first two weeks of January, according to data compiled by Dragon Capital — an interception rate of 36%. The average monthly rate since October 2022 is 60%. In an overnight attack targeting several cities across Ukraine on Jan 12–13, Ukr
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The Tempest surface-to-air missile system is designed to engage drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft in all weather conditions. Its transfer to Ukraine was not publicly announced.
