Russian drone attack hits agricultural company in Chernihiv region
On the evening of January 15, Russia’s drone attack targeted an agricultural enterprise in the Pryluky district of the Chernihiv region, damaging a grain storage facility.
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Ukrainian forces shoot down 34 enemy drones, another 18 disappear from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down 34 Russian Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones on the night of January 16. Another 18 UAVs were lost from tracking.
Italian defense minister arrives in Ukraine
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.
Umerov, Estonian FM discuss cooperation in IT sector
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna discussed the prospects for deepening cooperation between the two countries in the digital technology sector.
92-year-old woman injured as Russians shell Yantarne in Kherson region
On the morning of January 16, Russian troops fired on the village of Yantarne, Kherson region, injuring a 92-year-old local resident.
Russia reports drone attacks, oil depot fire in Voronezh region
Several regions across Russia came under drone attacks overnight Thursday. An oil depot is on fire in the Voronezh region.
Ukraine’s General Staff: 124 combat clashes at front in past day
On January 15, 124 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontlines.
Fifteen civilians injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region on Wed
In the Donetsk region, 15 civilians were wounded as a result of Russia’s shelling on Wednesday, January 15.
UK’s Keir Starmer makes unannounced visit to Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Ukraine for an unannounced visit, where he is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since assuming office.
Russian attacks leave three civilians killed, ten others injured in Kherson region
On January 15, the Russian forces killed three people in Kherson region.
Russia’s war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,480 over past day
By January 16, 2025, the total combat losses of the Russian forces in manpower since February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 814,150, including 1,480 occupiers eliminated over the past day.
Germany hands over nearly 100 vehicles to Ukraine’s National Guard and National Police
The German government has provided nearly 100 vehicles to the units of Ukraine’s National Police and National Guard, intended for maintaining public order and protecting critical infrastructure in the country.
Global experts identify armed conflict as top risk for 2025
In 2025, state-based armed conflict is projected to be the most urgent global issue, according to international risk experts.
Poland to facilitate launch of Ukraine's first EU membership cluster
Poland will support the opening of the first cluster for negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union and potentially additional clusters.
Biden highlights Ukraine, warns of oligarchy threat in farewell address
In his farewell address as President, Joe Biden cited Ukrainian independence as one of his administration’s achievements and warned about the growing threat of oligarchy in the United States.
Bundestag MP warns against exploiting Ukraine aid in election campaigns
The issue of aid to Ukraine should not be linked to social spending for German citizens during the Bundestag election campaign, according to Bundestag member Ulrich Lechte.
Zelensky discusses talks with Fico regarding war and Putin
The Slovak government is engaging in a very dangerous political game by stating that military support for Ukraine is unnecessary and advocating for concessions to Putin’s demands.
Zelensky meets with students of SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Volodymyr Zelensky met with students of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, where almost 300 Ukrainians are currently studying.
Minister Galushchenko meets with newly elected supervisory board of Ukrenergo
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has met with the newly appointed members of the Supervisory Board of Ukrenergo National Power Company to discuss the company’s priority objectives.
European Commissioner: Part of our strategy is to allocate significant humanitarian aid to education
Two years of the pandemic and almost three years of war have meant that Ukrainian schoolchildren are virtually unfamiliar with the learning process in normal conditions.
Ukraine’s export of goods up by 16.5% over 11 months – State Statistics Service
In January-November 2024, Ukraine exported $38.4 billion worth of goods, which is 16.5% higher compared to the same period of 2023. At the same time, the import of Ukrainian goods increased by 11% to $63.7 billion.
State Protection Department lacks armored vehicles – DSPU Head
The Department of the State Protection of Ukraine (DSPU) lacks a sufficient number of armored vehicles to work with foreign delegations.
Partisans discover new occupants positions in Crimea: preparing fire points, EW systems
In temporarily occupied Crimea, agents of the ATESH movement have identified new defensive positions set up by the Russian forces near the settlement of Fedorivka. The occupiers are equipping these positions with electronic warfare (EW) systems and preparing fire points to counter UAVs.
15 January 2025
Umerov, Latvian Saeima speaker discuss drone production
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and a delegation from Latvia’s Saeima led by Speaker Daiga Mierina discussed strengthening cooperation in the production and use of drones.
Zelensky hands over ‘Rescuer City’ award to Warsaw mayor
President Volodymyr Zelensky handed over the “Rescuer City” award to the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski.
Russian shelling of Lvove in Kherson region leaves man injured
On Wednesday afternoon, the Russian army shelled Lvove in the Kherson region with artillery, leaving a man wounded.
Nuclear energy cooperation between Russia and Vietnam may pose risks to Ukraine and global community – expert
The recent agreement between Vietnam and Russia to enhance their nuclear energy cooperation may pose certain risks for Ukraine and the global community.
Civilian injured as enemy shells Nikopol district with drones and artillery today
Throughout the day, Russian troops attacked the Nikopol district in the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and drones, leaving a civilian injured and causing damage.
Netherlands’ FM: We need to block Russia's access to foreign components for weapon production
The Netherlands’ Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp stated that work is ongoing to strengthen sanctions against Russia to prevent foreign components from reaching Russia for weapon production.