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Hypersonica conducted the first hypersonic test in Europe and announced its goal for 2029
The Anglo-German company Hypersonica has successfully conducted the first flight test of a hypersonic missile prototype in Norway, reaching speeds of over Mach 6 and a range of more than 300 kilometres.
A regional state of emergency has been declared in Kharkiv Oblast due to attacks on energy infrastructure.
The regional authorities of Kharkiv Oblast have declared a state of emergency in the energy sector due to constant Russian shelling and are initiating the region's accession to the state programme for energy security.
The US will transfer control of two key NATO command posts to the Europeans
The United States plans to transfer command of NATO commands in Naples and Norfolk to European officers, while focusing on three other lower-level operational commands responsible for air, sea and land components.
Kyiv region received over 500 generators in a few weeks and covers a quarter of its energy needs
Over the past few weeks, the Kyiv region has significantly strengthened the energy resilience of its communities thanks to international assistance and the development of its own power generation amid the war and attacks on infrastructure.
The EU wants to impose sanctions on third-country ports for Russian oil for the first time
The European Union has prepared a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, in which it proposes restrictions for the first time on ports in third countries through which Russian oil passes.
Pope Leo XIV donated 80 generators and a large batch of medicines to Ukraine
The Vatican's prayerful support for Ukraine has been given practical expression in the form of humanitarian aid for regions affected by shelling and winter cold.
In January, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out 48 strikes on the Russian oil and gas industry and reduced oil processing by 19 per cent.
In January, the Armed Forces of Ukraine stabilised the situation on the front line, inflicted significant losses on the enemy and increased pressure on its energy sector, despite difficult weather conditions and prolonged combat operations.
Bulgarian activists have reported a possible Wagner base near the village of Kladnitsa.
In Bulgaria, the non-governmental organisation BOEC said it had discovered a facility in the mountains near the village of Kladnitsa that it links to the Russian private military company Wagner, and has already contacted the Ministry of the Interior.
Ukraine and France move towards joint arms production, with aviation and air defence as priorities
Following the supply phase, Kyiv and Paris are negotiating long-term cooperation in the defence industry, which should give Ukraine greater systemic capabilities in the air and in air defence.
Ukraine expects to receive 250 new Gripen and Rafale fighter jets
Ukraine is betting on a large-scale upgrade of its combat aviation to significantly strengthen the Air Force and the state's defence capabilities.
Oil production in Russia declines for the second month in a row amid increased pressure from the US
Sanctions pressure and problems with Russian oil sales are having an increasingly noticeable impact on production and Russian budget revenues, while some cargoes are taking longer to find buyers and are stuck at sea.
More than 1,400 buildings in Kyiv are without heating, and the government is expanding its support programme.
Following further attacks on energy infrastructure, the most acute situation with heat supply remains in the capital, where the state is stepping up targeted assistance to residents.
