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Gnezdilova has been released from custody, and a film about Ukraine is among the Oscar nominees: key highlights from January 23rd.

Gnezdilov Released from Custody

The Babushkinsky District Court of Dnipro has revoked the preventive measure against serviceman Sergey Gnezdilov, and he was released in the courtroom.

Now, Gnezdilov will return to duty back to his unit in the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, where he will serve as a UAV operator.

Film About Ukraine Nominated for an Oscar

The film about Ukraine, “Porcelain War,” has made it to the list of Oscar nominees. The documentary by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontiev is among the finalists in the “Documentary Feature” category.

Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

On the evening of January 22 and at 4:00 AM on the 23rd, the Russian army attacked the infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia using UAVs and ballistic missiles. One of the missiles struck a residential area, effectively destroying a two-story apartment building.

As a result of the shelling, one person was killed, and another 52 were injured, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated. Currently, there are 22 people in hospitals in the regional center, including a two-month-old infant who was injured. Others are receiving outpatient treatment.

Russians Executed 6 Ukrainian POWs

Russians released a video of the execution of 6 Ukrainian prisoners of war. The execution took place in the Donetsk region. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported this crime to the UN and the International Red Cross, and a criminal investigation has been opened by the Office of the Prosecutor General.

Risk of Operational Encirclement Near Velyka Novosilka

According to the monitoring project DeepState, the Russians have advanced towards Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region. However, blogger and volunteer Serhiy Sternenko claimed that Ukrainian forces “are again fighting in almost complete encirclement.”

The operational-strategic grouping of troops “Khortytsia” reported that there is no complete encirclement in the area of the village of Velyka Novosilka. Nevertheless, there is a risk of operational encirclement.

Commander of the Supply Group of the 110th Brigade Under Suspicion

Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations have announced suspicion against the commander of the material supply group of the 110th OMB named after Mark Bezruchko. He is accused of extorting money from subordinate servicemen to avoid duty. This scheme has caused the state damages of over 3 million hryvnias.

Police Report Two More Cases of Child Assault

In Kyiv, children assaulted a schoolgirl and recorded it on video. The police are identifying the participants in the incident.

In Vinnytsia region, the police are also investigating the circumstances of a child's assault. A 12-year-old schoolboy was beaten, recorded on video, and published on social media.

Draw for Finalists of the National Selection for Eurovision-2025 Completed

The finalists of the National Selection for Eurovision-2025 have been chosen, determining the order of their performances and presenting their songs. The representative of Ukraine at Eurovision-2025 will be determined based on the voting results of the jury and viewers during the final concert, which will take place on February 8. Voting will be available both online in the “Diiа” app and via SMS.