Category: World

A blackout occurred in Zaporizhzhia Oblast at 02:11 on the night time of 10-11 January, leaving the area utterly with out electrical energy. Energy provide was later restored.

Supply: Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo, a regional department of the nationwide energy distributor; Zaporizhzhia Oblast Navy Administration

Particulars: Zaporizhzhiaobkenergo reported that greater than 382,000 households have been left with out electrical energy. Energy provide has now been absolutely restored.

Each the utility and the regional administration described the scenario as an emergency however didn’t specify the trigger.

At round 04:30, the administration mentioned that electrical energy provide restoration had begun.

Based on native authorities, the Russians carried out 821 strikes on 27 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast over the previous 24 hours.

No casualties have been reported.

Background: On the night time of 10-11 January, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 154 UAVs, 125 of which have been reported by the Air Power as shot down or suppressed.

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The Leleka-100, a reconnaissance drone developed by Ukrainian firm DeViRo, is being upgraded with expertise to assist it evade Russian interceptor UAVs.

Supply: Militarnyi, a Ukrainian army information outlet

Particulars: The drone's new manoeuvring system, Stich, comes with an added digicam and different parts. It might determine Russian air-defence interceptor drones and robotically perform evasive manoeuvres, mentioned Illia Kovalchuk, head of improvement and software program at DeViRo.

"We even have a mass-produced machine that we set up on our plane which additionally confirmed robust outcomes on the beta testing stage. It's a manoeuvring system designed to save lots of the plane from an interceptor," Kovalchuk mentioned.

Kovalchuk added that the brand new system has improved the "survivability coefficient" of Leleka-100 drones on the entrance traces, though it’s "not a panacea" towards interceptors. The builders are persevering with to work on enhancing the system.

The Leleka-100 reconnaissance drone has been formally in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 2019. It’s geared up with two communication channels that may face up to digital warfare gear and performance in antagonistic climate situations. The UAV encompasses a daytime digicam with 100x zoom and a state-of-the-art thermal imaging digicam for evening operations.

The drone has a declared working radius of 80 km and a complete attainable route size of as much as 340 km. The Leleka can stay airborne for as much as 5 hours at an operational altitude of as much as 3,500 m.

Background: In July 2025, Ukrainska Pravda reported that the Russian army had begun downing extra Ukrainian reconnaissance drones, notably Lelekas.

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One particular person was killed and three injured in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast because of Russian assaults on 10 January, and in Donetsk Oblast three civilians had been killed and 9 injured. One particular person was additionally injured in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and one in Kharkiv Oblast.

Supply: Oleksandr Hanzha, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Army Administration; Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Army Administration; Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Army Administration; Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace.

Particulars: Within the Nikopol district (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast), a 68-year-old man was killed in a Russian assault. Three folks had been injured: two males aged 79 and 86 and an 87-year-old girl. All are receiving outpatient therapy.

In Donetsk Oblast, not less than three folks had been killed and 9 had been injured. Russian forces killed two males and injured three folks in Yarova within the Lyman hromada. One particular person was killed in a first-person view (FPV) drone strike on Kostiantynivka. Seven folks had been injured in Sloviansk. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Russians struck the village of Yurkivka with guided aerial bombs, destroying a home. A 56-year-old man was injured.

In Kharkiv Oblast, the Russians carried out a large-scale drone assault on Lozova, with about 14 hits recorded. They struck vital infrastructure services and broken residential buildings. A 38-year-old man was injured.

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The primary seven "invincibility carriages" have opened in Kyiv Oblast in response to the large-scale energy outages attributable to current Russian assaults. [An invincibility carriage is a heated stationary train carriage to help those affected by power cuts – ed.]

Supply: the state-run rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways)

Quote: "The primary seven invincibility carriages have been promptly deployed in some cities in Kyiv Oblast which have been left with out energy: three in Brovary, two in Boryspil and two in Vasylkiv (at Vasylkiv-Tsentr station).

Every carriage can comfortably accommodate about 40 guests at one time.

The invincibility carriages supply an opportunity to heat up, cost your units, hook up with the web by way of Starlink and have free scorching tea."

Particulars: These carriages even have all the things wanted for youngsters – cartoons, video games, colouring books, books and board video games.

For passengers with pets, treats can be found in a pet-friendly compartment.

This challenge is being applied along with the Ministry for Improvement of Communities and Territories and is being rolled out in Kyiv Oblast with the help of Kyiv Oblast Navy Administration. Ukrzaliznytsia thanked the NGOs All Arms and Hearts, World Central Kitchen, White Stork and the Hachiko Basis for his or her help.

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The Croatian authorities has accredited the supply of pressing help to Ukraine and can be sending 100 Croatian-made Vulkan 10 cell metal-cutting machines together with the mandatory consumables.

Supply: the Croatian authorities, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Davor Božinović, Croatia's Inside Minister, stated Vulkan 10 tools is already being utilized in real-life circumstances in Ukraine.

"This determination authorises the supply of help to Ukraine additional to a request from the Embassy of Ukraine," Božinović stated, including that the Civil Safety Directorate of the Inside Ministry can be chargeable for implementing the choice.

A conclusion was additionally adopted on offering technical assist for Ukraine's energy grid.

Financial system Minister Ante Šušnjar acknowledged that it is a type of particular help supplied on the request of the Ukrainian Embassy, provided that quite a few vitality amenities and key infrastructure throughout Ukraine have been critically broken or destroyed and huge components of the nation are experiencing energy outages.

He defined that the help will take the type of transformers, pumps and different technical tools which are now not in use in Croatia.

Background:

• It was just lately reported that Croatia has determined to affix the Prioritised Ukraine Necessities Record (PURL) initiative, which offers for the acquisition of US-made weapons for Ukraine, contributing roughly €14 million.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported {that a} whole of 24 nations have joined the PURL initiative up to now.

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The UN Safety Council is ready to convene an emergency assembly on 12 January at Ukraine's request to deal with Russian assaults, notably the usage of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile.

Supply: Ukrainian Overseas Minister Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter)

Quote: "Following our pressing request within the wake of Russia's current assaults on Ukraine, which included the usage of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, the UN Safety Council will convene an emergency assembly on Monday 12 January, 22:00 Kyiv time

The assembly will handle Russia's flagrant breaches of the UN Constitution. We urge Safety Council members to show unity of goal by demanding an finish to the aggression, safety of civilians, and unwavering help for Ukraine's sovereignty."

Particulars: Sybiha emphasised that Russian assaults undermine worldwide safety and the peace efforts of the USA, European nations and Ukraine's different companions. The worldwide neighborhood should act instantly to make sure accountability, enhance stress on Russia and restore an enduring peace, he added.

Background:

• On the night time of 8-9 January, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 278 airborne belongings – 36 missiles and 242 drones of varied sorts. The Ukrainian Air Power mentioned Russia had used one medium-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, launched from the Kapustin Yar take a look at vary in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned {that a} clear response from the world is required, notably from the USA, after Russia's large-scale strike on 8-9 January during which the Oreshnik ballistic missile was deployed.
• Ukrainian Overseas Minister Andrii Sybiha mentioned that Russia's Oreshnik missile strike on Lviv Oblast, close to the borders of the EU and NATO, poses a menace to Europe's safety and requires a tricky response from Kyiv's companions.

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Ukraine is urging the worldwide neighborhood to step up stress on the Iranian regime for its violence towards its personal individuals and its assist of Russia's struggle towards Ukraine.

Supply: Ukrainian International Minister Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter)

Particulars: Sybiha confused that Iran's assist for Russia's aggressive struggle in Ukraine and the repression of its personal residents are a part of the identical coverage of violence and disrespect for human dignity.

Quote: "The Iranian individuals should have their elementary civic rights protected, together with entry to info and freedom of meeting. Iranians deserve regular life, freed from concern, a life with freedom, security and prosperity.

As a rustic that has overcome totalitarian and authoritarian rule, protested oppression and defended its democratic decisions, Ukraine values civic rights above all; thus, we urge Iranian authorities to chorus from violence towards protestors.

We name on the worldwide neighborhood to contemplate tightening stress on the Iranian regime for its violence towards its individuals and assist for Russia's prison struggle towards Ukraine."

Background:

• Ukraine's International Ministry has suggested Ukrainian residents to depart Iran because of the deteriorating safety scenario within the nation.
• Mass protests have been ongoing in Iran since 28 December. Initially, because of the collapse of the nationwide forex and big inflation, merchants on the Grand Bazaar in Tehran staged a strike. Then the protests unfold throughout virtually the complete nation, and 10 days later, two cities in western Iran got here underneath the management of protesters.
• Iran's Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei acknowledged that there are financial issues, however defined them as "the work of the enemy". He additionally acknowledged that "it’s ineffective to speak to the rioters" and that they "must be put of their place".
• Over 50 individuals have been killed throughout the protests in Iran to this point.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned he expects the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) to again Mykhailo Fedorov's nomination as Ukraine's defence minister as early as subsequent week.

Supply: Zelenskyy in his night handle

Quote: "Right this moment there was a report by Mykhailo Fedorov, primarily on our defence plan – we mentioned strategic points.

I count on parliamentarians to approve Mykhailo as Ukraine's minister of defence subsequent week."

Particulars: Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine has a plan for defence, simply because it does for its diplomatic efforts.

"And which plan would be the foremost one for the 12 months relies upon solely on the willpower of our companions. The battle should be ended. To realize this, strain should be placed on Russia. Those that converse the language of ballistics and Shaheds perceive nothing however drive. We’re working to make sure the world acts successfully," he mentioned.

Background:

• On 2 January, Zelenskyy proposed that Fedorov be appointed as the brand new defence minister.
• On 5 January, Zelenskyy and Fedorov mentioned the modifications that Fedorov plans to implement as defence minister.
• On 9 January, Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, reported that Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal and Mykhailo Fedorov had resigned from their earlier posts.
• Zelenskyy expects the parliament to approve Shmyhal for the posts of deputy prime minister and vitality minister.
• The Verkhovna Rada will take into account the resignations and appointments in the course of the plenary week of 13-16 January.

Learn extra: All change: why Zelenskyy must reshuffle Budanov, Fedorov, Shmyhal, Maliuk and different high officers

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Russian forces have attacked an infrastructure facility within the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. Particles from missiles has fallen close to condominium blocks.

Supply: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Navy Administration

Quote from Terekhov: "There was successful on an infrastructure facility within the Slobidskyi district. Info on the aftermath is being gathered."

Particulars: Terekhov stated later that particles from missiles is reported to have fallen close to condominium blocks within the Slobidskyi district. The aftermath is being confirmed.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned he isn’t towards European nations holding direct talks with Russia.

Supply: Zelenskyy in an interview with Bloomberg, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: When requested about latest feedback by European leaders calling for the resumption of dialogue with Moscow, Zelenskyy mentioned he doesn’t oppose Europe getting into into negotiations with Russia – supplied that Putin understands the seriousness of such talks.

"I'm not towards Europe speaking to Russia, particularly now, when US stress is there and Europe has begun to discuss safety ensures," he mentioned.

"We’re shifting in direction of the ultimate stage, even when we don't but know what it’s going to appear to be," the Ukrainian president added.

Background:

• In December, French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned that Europe should discover a method to interact immediately with the Russian chief.
• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed with Macron.

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