Kyiv experienced its biggest drone strike to date as Russia launched an attack, resulting in five injuries.
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This morning, Russia carried out a powerful offensive with hypersonic missiles, responding to the UK’s pledge to deploy numerous drones to Kyiv.
Local officials from several provinces in Ukraine have reported that Russian missiles were successfully intercepted by air defences in at least five different regions.
According to the police, multiple private homes and non-residential buildings were damaged and one building was severely destroyed due to being hit by debris from an enemy missile. Sadly, a dog lost its life in the incident, but fortunately, no humans were harmed. Unfortunately, officials did not provide much information about the attack, including whether any specific targets were hit.
The UK has pledged to send the highest number of military drones of any country to Ukraine as Rishi Sunak made a surprise visit to Kyiv.
On Friday, the government declared that Britain will be providing £2.5 billion in support to Ukraine’s efforts against Putin in the upcoming fiscal year, which is a £200 million increase.
According to Rishi Sunak, Ukraine will always have support and will not be left alone. While Putin may believe he can outlast us, he is mistaken. We will stand with Ukraine today, tomorrow, and for however long is necessary.
According to authorities, the granary in Kharkiv was destroyed by Russia.
According to Serhii Bolvinov, the regional senior investigator for the Ukrainian police, Russian troops targeted grain storage facilities in Vovchansk, located in Kharkiv Oblast, causing destruction to the stored grain.
Last night, two bombs were dropped from the air and hit a storage facility and processing building for grain. Bolvinov stated that security guards present were unharmed and there were no reported deaths.
According to Bolvinov’s Facebook post, the Russians are still targeting civilian locations, causing damage to both crops and buildings.
Kyiv is calling for the formation of an international working group to oversee the withdrawal of Russian troops.
The Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, has suggested forming an international working group to address the removal of Russian troops from Ukraine. On January 14, Umerov shared on Facebook that he presented this plan at the fourth meeting of national security advisors in Davos, Switzerland, discussing the Peace Formula. He proposed establishing a group consisting of Defense Ministers and National Security Advisors to collaboratively devise a strategy for the withdrawal of Russian troops. Umerov emphasized the importance of completely removing and disarming these troops and terrorist groups from the temporarily occupied territories in order to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
View: A bear saved from an abandoned zoo in conflict-ridden Ukraine discovers a new home in Scotland.
On Friday, January 12th, watch as a bear saved from an abandoned zoo in Ukraine is welcomed into his new home at a zoo in Scotland.
Yampil, an Asiatic black bear, has endured shelling in the Donetsk region and has been relocated to the Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian, Scotland, completing a 690-mile journey.
Brian Curran, the proprietor of Five Sisters Zoo, announced: “We are delighted to report that Yampil has safely arrived and is adjusting perfectly to his permanent residence here with us.”
The 12-year-old bear will be closely monitored for any indications of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being in a warzone.
A bear that was saved from a deserted zoo in conflict-ridden Ukraine has been given a new home in Scotland.
Witness the moment when a bear, rescued from an abandoned zoo in Ukraine, makes its way to its new permanent home at a zoo in Scotland on Friday, January 12th. Yampil, an Asiatic black bear who endured shelling in the Donetsk region, has completed a 690-mile journey to the Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian, Scotland. Brian Curran, the owner of Five Sisters Zoo, expressed his joy at Yampil’s safe arrival and seamless adjustment to his forever home with them. The 12-year-old bear will be closely monitored for any signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following his past experiences in a warzone.
Ukraine stated that China was required to put an end to the war.
According to Ukraine’s top delegate, discussions to resolve the conflict with Russia must include China, following a meeting of diplomats before the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
On Sunday, Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff for Ukraine’s president, stated that it is crucial for China, a close ally of Russia, to be present during Kyiv’s upcoming discussions on their peace plan.
Premier Li Qiang of China will be heading a delegation to Davos this week. When asked about a potential meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Li, Yermak stated in a news conference “we will have to wait and see,” noting that the Ukrainian president’s schedule has not been finalized.
Image: Map showing Russian control of Ukrainian territory
Western diplomats are examining the peace proposal for Ukraine.
Foreign policy experts from Western nations and Ukraine gathered on Sunday to support Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace plan, which seeks to put an end to Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
The fourth meeting of national security advisors was held in Davos, Switzerland, with Zelensky in attendance at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting beginning on Tuesday.
He will strive to maintain global attention on Ukraine’s defense despite dwindling support for Kyiv in the Western world and increasing distractions, such as conflicts in the Middle East.
The meeting on Sunday was organized by Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff for the Ukrainian president, and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. Over 80 delegations attended the conference, which sought to continue the efforts from previous private meetings in Denmark, Saudi Arabia, and Malta in the previous summer and fall.
Boris Akunin, a writer from Russia, was labeled as a “foreign agent.”
According to Holly Evans, a well-known Russian author has been labeled as a foreign agent due to his disapproval of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The justice ministry has recently added Boris Akunin, a former top-selling author in Russia, to their list of “terrorists and extremists.”
The books authored by Mr. Akunin, whose true identity is Grigori Chkhartishvili, were previously taken off shelves due to his dissent against President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian officials in Kyiv have stated that they are considering the possibility of adding French Mirage aircraft to their Air Force.
Kyiv has expressed interest in potentially bolstering their Air Force with French Mirage planes, according to statements from Ukrainian officials.
The leader of the Ukrainian Air Force stated that Ukraine cannot immediately replace Soviet aircraft with Western ones, and that French military jets may share Ukrainian airfields with American and Soviet aircraft.
Starting in February 2022, when Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, Kyiv has been urging its Western allies to provide more advanced weapons and ammunition. These requests have included armored vehicles, tanks, long-range missiles, and U.S.-manufactured F-16 fighters.
In 2024, the initial F-16 aircraft are anticipated to reach Ukraine. However, their role in the conflict may be restricted by the capabilities of Russia’s air force.
Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska stated that without any Russian delegation attending, constructive talks on resolving the conflict at Davos will not be feasible, and that peace in Ukraine is not expected until May 2025 at the earliest.
In February 2022, Russian leader Vladimir Putin deployed a large number of soldiers to Ukraine, leading to a major conflict between Western countries and Moscow, the most significant since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
Next week’s World Economic Forum will be attended by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, French President Emmanuel Macron, and important leaders from the Middle East. The top priorities for discussion among the global elite will be ending conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.
Deripaska expressed disappointment that a productive discussion regarding the state of affairs in Ukraine will not take place due to the absence of a Russian delegation, according to a message he shared on the Telegram app.
Zelensky states that UK assistance instills Kyiv with a sense of assurance.
The security agreement between Ukraine and the UK gives Kyiv reassurance in their efforts to combat Russia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Mr. Zelensky stated that Kyiv plans to maintain its collaboration with European allies in order to secure the country and pursue membership in NATO.
On X, he stated that the security agreement between Ukraine and the UK gives us assurance as we protect ourselves from Russian aggression. This agreement also sets the foundation for robust security measures until Ukraine becomes a member of NATO.
The UK is our initial nation to have established a security agreement with. We will continue collaborating with other allies to guarantee the progress of our security. We are gradually strengthening Ukraine.
Source: independent.co.uk
