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Ukraine
Kyiv Reports Russian Strikes on Black Sea Cargo Ships, Syrian Crew Member Killed
“This is yet another example of Russia deliberately targeting civilian objects, international shipping, and food logistics,” Kuleba said in a statement on Telegram.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Prosecutor: $70M in Taxpayer Money Stolen by Land Mine Company
Law enforcers say a firm delivered shoddy mines to the front that wouldn’t detonate in combat but could accidentally explode when handled by Ukrainian soldiers.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Russia Joins Chinese, Iranian Warships for Drills Off South Africa
Naval maneuvers off South Africa bring together Russian, Chinese and Iranian warships under the BRICS+ banner, at a moment of rising tension with Washington and expanding bloc cooperation.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Left Freezing at -10°C After Russian Missile Strike, Mayor Urges Residents to Leave
A Russian combined strike on Kyiv’s energy system overnight on Jan. 8-9 was among the heaviest of the war, raising the risk of cold-related deaths for thousands of residents.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Hit by Major Train, Traffic Disruptions Due to Severe Weather
Kyiv authorities advised residents to avoid driving unless necessary, the state railway reported delays on most trains, and the recovery minister said snow had piled up on interstate highways.
Jan. 9, 2026
US
France Has Right to Say ‘No’ to US, Paris Says
European leaders are juggling multiple priorities as they try to come up with a plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and formulate a response to Washington’s assertive foreign policy posture.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Germany Condemns Russia’s Use of Oreshnik Missile in Strike on Ukraine, Calls It ‘Escalation’
Berlin says Moscow has escalated the war by using its modern Oreshnik missile against civilian energy targets as Kyiv and its partners push for a diplomatic path to peace.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Czech Foreign Minister Arrives in Kyiv After Russian Attack Delays Train, Amid Prague Political Row
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka arrived in Kyiv after overnight Russian attacks delayed his train, visiting Ukraine amid a political scandal in Prague over anti-Ukraine remarks.
Jan. 9, 2026
SBU
SBU Shows Fragments of Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Used in Lviv Strike, Calls Attack a War Crime
Among the recovered parts are the guidance unit – effectively the missile’s control system – engine components, elements of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the deployment platform.
Jan. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
What We Know About Russia’s Oreshnik Missile
First fired on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro in 2024 and named after the Russian word for hazel tree, the nuclear-capable missile was launched at what Moscow said were “strategic targets” in Ukraine.
Jan. 9, 2026
Europe
Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Strike on Ukraine ‘Clear Escalation’: EU’s Top Diplomat
Russian military bloggers said it was used to hit a major gas depot in the Lviv region in western Ukraine.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Missile Strikes Trigger Blackouts in Russia’s Belgorod, Oryol, Reports Say
Russian media report blackouts in Belgorod and Oryol after missile strikes allegedly hit substations and thermal power plants, disrupting electricity and water supplies.
Jan. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Demands ‘Clear Reaction’ After Russia Pounds Ukraine in Deadly Overnight Attack
As missiles and drones strike homes, power grids and even a foreign embassy, Kyiv warns that patience is over – and that Moscow must face real consequences for winter terror.
Jan. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Strikes Kyiv Overnight: 4 Dead, 6,000 Buildings Without Heat, Residents Urged to Leave
The strikes came as temperatures in Kyiv plunged below minus-9°C (16°F) overnight, sharply increasing the risk to civilians left without heat or power in midwinter.
Jan. 9, 2026
Putin
Ukraine: ‘Putin Uses IRBM Near NATO Border in Response to His Hallucinations,’ Calls for UN Action
Ukraine calls Russia’s Oreshnik strike on Lviv a “grave threat” to Europe, demanding strong international responses and action at the UN and NATO.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Russia Claims Second Oreshnik Missile Strike on Ukraine Was ‘Retaliation’ for Attack on Putin Residence
Moscow says it struck Ukraine with an Oreshnik missile overnight in response to an alleged attack on Putin’s residence, claiming it hit drone production and energy sites.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2026
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