End of Russian gas transit and drone strikes on central Kyiv: news highlights for January 1.

Ukraine has halted the transit of Russian gas. Meanwhile, Russians have attacked the center of Kyiv using kamikaze drones.

For more details on what happened on Wednesday, January 1, see the article from RBK-Ukraine.

Gas supply cut off. Ukraine has stopped the transit of Russian gas to the EU and Moldova

The transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe and Moldova has been halted following the expiration of the contract between Naftogaz and Gazprom.

What the consequences may be for the EU, Ukraine, and Moldova is discussed in the article from RBK-Ukraine.

Kyiv was attacked by drones, resulting in casualties

On the first day of the New Year, drones attacked Kyiv. Debris fell in several areas, causing fires.

As a result of the enemy attack, two people were killed, and six others were injured.

In the USA, a car drove into a crowd during New Year's celebrations, resulting in many casualties

In New Orleans, United States of America (USA), a car drove into a large crowd during New Year's celebrations. Ten people died, and another 30 were injured.

It was later revealed that the car's driver was shot by police.

Hacker attacks by the Main Intelligence Directorate targeted Russian "Lukoil" services, sources say

Experts from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense attacked the Russian oil sector, with the primary target being the services of "Lukoil", sources told RBK-Ukraine.

As a result of the attack, the company's digital resources were compromised. Due to the cyberattack, customers were unable to make payments at gas stations through the mobile app.

Soldiers can now seek assistance, says military ombudsman

Military personnel can now seek help regarding violations of their rights. This is possible even in the absence of a draft law on the military ombudsman, as stated by Olga Reshetilova.