12:10, 30 Jan
Dividing resources and foreign interests: the drawbacks of international financial aid to Ukraine.
The situation regarding the halt of funding for Ukrainian grant programs serves as yet another reminder of the importance of ensuring that all processes within the country are as independent and self-sufficient as possible, believes military personnel Maxim Zhorin. He highlights the complete dependence Ukraine has found itself in as a result of such policies.
12:10, 30 Jan
160 migrants from Bangladesh is just the beginning. How can Ukraine cope with the upcoming influx of migrants?
A massive experiment is underway in Ukraine — the large-scale recruitment of labor migrants to address the workforce shortage, writes financial expert Pavel Dukach. He highlights the first systematic instance of this initiative — the hiring of 160 citizens from Bangladesh for a single enterprise in the Transcarpathian region.
12:10, 30 Jan
Under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: The 3rd Assault Brigade debunked the Russian Defense Ministry's false claim about seizing a village in Luhansk.
Russian propaganda has reported the capture of the settlement of Novoegorovka. However, the footage featuring the "liberators" was actually filmed in a nearby village that had been previously destroyed by the occupiers.
12:09, 30 Jan
In Lutsk, former Deputy Head of the Bukovyna Customs, Tereshchenko, was "bused," according to a journalist's report.
An hour later, the former official reportedly appeared in the comments, claiming that he is actively engaged in volunteer work.
12:09, 30 Jan
"Wanted": The former deputy of the Bukovinian customs fled from military conscription after being "bused away."
Yuri Tereshchuk allegedly took advantage of the busy schedule of the military medical commission and climbed over the fence of the Territorial Recruitment Center.
12:09, 30 Jan
The President's Office has set a deadline for individuals classified as having limited fitness to undergo the military-medical commission (VVK).
According to Irina Vereshchuk, the requirement to undergo a repeat military medical commission will not apply to citizens with limited fitness who are under 25 years old.
12:09, 30 Jan
"Shattered Walls": In Sumy, a Russian "Shahed" drone destroyed an apartment building (video)
Residents of the building were calling for help. Initially, there were reports of one person having died, but this information was later refuted. Meanwhile, an 18-year-old teenager is in serious condition.
12:09, 30 Jan
"Not just aviation is used": The National Guard shared insights on how Russians are operating near Chasovyi Yar.
According to Ruslan Muzychuk, the Russian Armed Forces have intensified their assaults in the Kramatorsk direction. The enemy is currently actively deploying infantry in that area.
12:09, 30 Jan
Mobilization deferment: The Cabinet has revised the process for its application.
The government has implemented an automatic extension of the deferment rights. This extension will remain in effect for the entire duration of the new state of martial law.
12:08, 30 Jan
Explosions rocked Kyiv and a high-rise in Sumy was hit as Russia launched drone attacks on Ukraine, resulting in casualties (photos included).
In Sumy, an enemy drone destroyed five apartments in a residential building, leaving residents trapped under the debris. Among the injured is a 7-year-old child.
12:07, 30 Jan
"Atlas": a project that has the potential to alter the course of technological rivalry against the enemy.
Hostile drones pose a lethal threat to our military personnel and residents of frontline towns and villages. The developers of the "Atlas" project assert that it is entirely feasible to secure 1,300 kilometers of the front line from the invasion of enemy drones.
12:07, 30 Jan
Cloudy skies and temperatures around 16 degrees: here's what the weather will be like in Ukraine on January 30 (map included).
Although the calendar indicates the end of January, the weather will more closely resemble spring. The regions will experience mild temperatures, and snow is not expected at all.
12:07, 30 Jan
Drone attack on Russia: A pipeline station of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline caught fire near Bryansk. Details available in the video.
Drones targeted the "Novozybkovo" station of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline in the Bryansk region, as evidenced by footage from the scene. Fires can be seen from space, while the Russian Ministry of Defense claims that all drones were intercepted.
12:06, 30 Jan
Children in a Kyiv school were playing TCK and nearly injured themselves while twisting each other's necks.
One of the players in the game put another in a chokehold. Parents have been urged to have a conversation with their children about this behavior.
12:06, 30 Jan
Power outage schedules and cold weather: the energy provider has warned when the electricity will be turned off.
Due to the frost reaching -10 degrees, there will be a shortage of capacity in Ukraine's energy system, according to expert Stanislav Ignatiev. The deficit is expected to be so significant that neighboring countries, which typically help cover the shortfall, will be unable to manage it.
12:06, 30 Jan
A series of arrests related to a terrorist attack in Ukraine has taken place, with a volunteer being identified as the victim (photos included).
The suspects were caught "red-handed" as they were preparing to plant explosives once again. Russian special services recruited a repeat offender and drug addicts who were responsible for the death of a 54-year-old resident of Odessa.
12:04, 30 Jan
Undervalued and continuing to decline: the hryvnia is worth half of what the "Big Mac Index" indicates, according to The Economist.
From 2024 to 2025, Ukraine moved up from eighth to sixth place in the "Big Mac Index," according to data from The Economist. Based on calculations, the dollar should be valued at 20 hryvnias.
12:04, 30 Jan
Elderly couples peacefully sleeping at home: two married pairs died in Sumy, according to the prosecutor's office (photo, video).
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that this is an "atrocious Russian crime." Among the injured from the strike on the apartment building is an 8-year-old girl.
12:04, 30 Jan
Revenge for Mykolaiv: Ukrainian drones can carry 250-kilogram bombs, according to social media reports (photo).
Ukrainian drones delivered FAB-250 bombs to a military site in Russia's Bryansk region, according to a representative of the Defense Forces. Photos revealed that there was more than just a bomb under the drone's fuselage.
12:03, 30 Jan
Power outages in Ukraine due to freezing temperatures: energy officials have issued a statement.
The situation in Ukraine's energy system remains stable. "Ukrenergo" reports that there are currently no forecasts for restrictions on electricity supply due to the drop in temperature.
12:03, 30 Jan
Resort conflict in Dragobrat: Drunken Polish tourists threatened to report a Ukrainian to the military enlistment office (video).
Polish men instigated a conflict with a Ukrainian by threatening to report him to the military recruitment office. Witnesses describe the group of Poles as behaving aggressively, and the argument escalated into a scuffle.
11:54, 30 Jan
"If anything were to happen to me": The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk has entrusted his duties to the secretary.
Martsinkiv shared that he occasionally visits the front lines and has found himself in life-threatening situations twice. As a result, he decided that he needed to entrust the city to reliable hands for such circumstances.
11:53, 30 Jan
A Kharkiv man was sentenced to 11 years in prison in Russia for searching for his mother in occupied territory.
During the occupation, communication was lost in the village of Tavilzhanka, preventing the son from reaching out to his mother. Determined to find her, he set out on a quest.
08:17, 29 Jan
They may run out of time: lawmakers have warned about issues with reservations from businesses.
Military personnel employed in critical industries may lose their deferment, warned Member of Parliament Alexander Fedienko. The issue arises from the potential lack of time for rebooking.
08:17, 29 Jan
"Because of you, the war started": In Bukovel, men were denied skis due to their registration from Donbas (video).
According to vacationers, an employee at the Dzvin-Ski ski equipment center refused to provide them with skis due to their registration in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The company claims that the allegations of discrimination are unfounded and that the entire story is fabricated by the customers.
08:14, 29 Jan
"MiVina" in grenades: what’s the truth about the "defective" weapons received by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to a reviewer (video).
TNT is yellow in color and has a powdery texture, unlike the red cylinders often depicted in cartoons, stated military analyst Alexander Kovalenko. He also mentioned what might have been found inside F-1 grenades.
08:14, 29 Jan
Used cars on credit: Ponova by OTP Bank expands its marketplace, now offering over 200,000 models.
The automotive marketplace Ponova by OTP Bank has doubled its inventory to over 200,000 used vehicles of various brands and price segments in less than six months. All of these vehicles are available for purchase through loans from OTP Bank, as shared by Nikita Alfiorov, the Product Owner of the Ponova automotive marketplace.
08:14, 29 Jan
A conflict erupted with marines at a café in Mykolaiv, where there were threats of shooting at knees with an automatic weapon (video included).
Military personnel were outraged by the sight of Ukrainians relaxing at an establishment during a major war. According to video footage, one marine challenged a visitor to a confrontation, while his companion dumped a plate of food onto another man.
08:14, 29 Jan
Starting February 1, ticket prices for certain trains will increase, with "Ukrzaliznytsia" announcing the affected routes.
The cost of international travel is set to increase by approximately 25%. The Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) attributed this price hike to losses from passenger transport, which amounted to 18 billion hryvnias last year.
08:14, 29 Jan
The defense company VPK claimed that the TCC is "holding" the production manager. What is the response from the military enlistment office?
The Pechersk military enlistment office has sent the head of the thermal imaging camera production for the Defense Forces to a distribution center, according to reports from journalists. It has come to light that the manufacturing company was not granted critical importance status.