German prosecutors charge two Ukrainians with espionage
Germany’s Federal Prosecutor General has brought charges against two Ukrainian nationals on suspicion of espionage aimed at sabotage.
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Druzhkivka blacked out, backup power keeps heat and communications running
The town of Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region has been without electricity for nearly a day due to enemy shelling; alternative power sources are currently in use.
War update: 72 clashes along frontline since dawn, enemy’s main offensive effort concentrated on Pokrovsk
Since the beginning of the day, a total of 72 combat engagements have been recorded along the frontline, with Russian invaders applying the greatest pressure on the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine initiates emergency OSCE debate over Russian strikes
At Ukraine's request, the OSCE will hold an emergency debate on Thursday, January 15, to consider Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities and its disregard for U.S.-led peace efforts.
Unit of soldier who helped find dog from Khmelnytskyi to be rewarded with pickup truck
The unit of the reconnaissance soldier who, during his rehabilitation, joined the search for a Cane Corso dog named Bella from Khmelnytskyi, which lasted more than a week, will receive a pickup truck from her owner as a gesture of gratitude.
Russia attacked 15 critical infrastructure facilities overnight – communities ministry
Russian forces attacked 15 critical infrastructure facilities on the night of January 12-13.
Verkhovna Rada does not appoint Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Energy
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine did not support the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Energy.
Brekelmans: Putin is wrong to think he can break Ukraine or weaken international support
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has said that Russian terror in Ukraine continues even at extremely low temperatures of –10 to –20 degrees Celsius, but Putin is wrong to think he can break Ukrainians or weaken international support.
Enemies drop guided aerial bombs on village in Zaporizhzhia region, one person wounded
The Russian army attacked the village of Yurkivka in the Zaporizhzhia region. Guided aerial bombs destroyed residential buildings and wounded one person.
No information on Ukrainians affected during Iran protests – MFA
As of the morning of January 13, there was no information about any Ukrainian citizens killed, injured, or detained during the protests in Iran.
Drones attack three oil tankers in Black Sea — Reuters
Drones attacked three oil tankers operated by Greek companies in the Black Sea. The ships were heading to load oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off the coast of Russia.
Court keeps Shufrych in custody, bail set at UAH 33M
On January 13, the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv ruled to extend the detention of Nestor Shufrych, an MP from the banned Opposition Platform – For Life party, until March 13, 2026, with the option of posting bail of more than UAH 33 million.
Iran reports nearly 2,000 deaths during protests — Reuters
Nearly 2,000 people have been killed as a result of the violent crackdown on two weeks of protests in Iran.
Zelensky: 20% of Russia's shadow fleet has stopped operating
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following a report by First Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Oleh Luhovskyi, has stated that 20% of Russia's shadow fleet vessels have halted operations, and Russia is now trying to compensate for these losses by involving new ships.
Zelensky nominates Fedorov for post of defense minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a proposal to parliament to appoint Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's Minister of Defense.
Parliament dismisses Maliuk as SBU chief
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved the resignation of Vasyl Maliuk as head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Graves in courtyards, burned-out houses: How Russian shelling destroys Kostiantynivka
Soldiers of the 11th Army Corps of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold their positions in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, which has suffered significant damage as a result of Russian attacks.
No systemic supermarket closures in Ukraine – economy minister
Despite the difficult energy situation, there are no systemic supermarket closures in Ukraine; stores are only shutting temporarily to fix technical issues.
Number of attempts to cross the border illegally decreases by 20% — Demchenko
In December, the number of attempts to cross the Ukrainian state border illegally decreased by approximately 20% compared to November.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia district with drones, two injured
The Russian army attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with drones, injuring two people.
Turkish expert: Foreign intervention in Iran could plunge region into chaos
Foreign intervention in Iran, which has a population of 90 million, could lead to destabilization and chaos in the region.
Generators deployed in Kyiv to supply power to residential buildings
In those districts of the capital where the power supply situation is currently the most difficult, the State Emergency Service is connecting high-capacity generators.
Umerov discusses strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities with Norwegian FM
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide discussed steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities during a meeting in Kyiv.
Zelensky holds call with Schoof, highlights urgent need for air defense missiles as Russian strikes hit energy sector
During a conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia is currently focused on destroying lives rather than engaging in diplomacy, targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Drone attack hits substations in Mariupol, leaving city without power and heat
In temporarily Russian-occupied Mariupol, drone strikes hit electrical substations, leaving the city without electricity and heating.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces foil Russia’s plans to defeat Ukraine in 2025 – CinC Syrskyi
In 2025, Russia sought to end the war by defeating Ukraine, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces prevented critical enemy breakthroughs and thwarted those plans.
Ukrainian drones destroy weapons depot in Makiivka, strike energy hub in Crimea
Operators of the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center and the Kairos Battalion of the 414th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems destroyed an enemy missile and artillery weapons depot and struck electrical substations in temporarily occupied territory in Donetsk region and in Crimea.
Russia’s winter strikes fall under Genocide Convention – FM Sybiha
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during extremely low temperatures are aimed at creating conditions calculated to bring about physical destruction of the Ukrainian people, which falls under the definition of Article II (c) of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Russian drones attack state university in Kherson
In Kherson, Russian drones attacked the state university overnight.