Ukraine will not accept Russia's demands to reduce army – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia seeks a reduction in the size of the Ukrainian army. However, he has assured that Ukraine will not accept such demands.
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War update: fierce fighting on six fronts, Pokrovsk being hottest spot
On 16, 2025, the Ukrainian forces and the Russian troops have engaged in 89 combat clashes. Battles continue across six fronts, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Yermak confirms negotiations on sending French, British peacekeepers to Ukraine
Head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak confirmed that negotiations are ongoing regarding the deployment of French and British peacekeepers to Ukraine.
Britain to send 150 artillery barrels, new mobile air defense system to Ukraine
The United Kingdom is sending 150 artillery barrels produced by Sheffield Forgemasters and a new Grateful mobile air defense system specifically designed to meet Ukraine’s needs.
Nearly 67,000 men of conscript age working in National Police – Vyhivskyi
There are 67,000 men of mobilization age (between 25 and 60 years old) working in the National Police of Ukraine.
Russians attack Kharkiv with drones, casualties reported
On January 16, the Russian forces launched drone attacks on Kharkiv resulting in injuries.
Reconnaissance soldier from Ivano-Frankivsk region freed from Russian captivity
A reconnaissance soldier from Ivano-Frankivsk region, Dmytro Moseichuk, who had been considered missing, was freed from Russian captivity.
Crimes against environment: 24 criminal cases opened against Russian military in Kherson region
Since the onset of Russia’s large-scale invasion, 24 criminal cases have been initiated in Kherson region to address crimes committed by the Russian forces against the environment.
Zelensky, Starmer sign 100-year partnership agreement
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed a historic agreement on a 100-year partnership during a meeting in Kyiv.
AFU General Staff confirms strike on Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia’s Voronezh region
Early on January 16, the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck the Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region.
Drone attack: in Kyiv, debris fell in two districts
In Kyiv's Solomyansky district, a car was damaged by the falling debris of a downed Russian drone. In the Dniprovsky district, debris damaged a building.
Zelensky, Starmer honor fallen defenders on St. Michael's Square in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.
Anti-aircraft gunners shoot down rare Russian reconnaissance drone “Merlin-BP”
Soldiers of the unmanned systems battalion of the 63rd separate mechanized brigade “Steel Lions” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed how they destroyed a rare experimental reconnaissance drone of the Russians “Merlin-BP”.
Russians changed tactics of using tanks in eastern directions - AFU
In the area of responsibility of the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops (OSGT), Russian troops are using tanks not for assaults, but as vehicles.
Defense forces stop convoy of Russian vehicles moving toward Ukrainian border
Border guards, together with the Defense Forces, stopped a convoy of Russian vehicles moving toward the state border of Ukraine in one of the areas of active hostilities.
Explosions occurred in Kyiv - air defense was operating in city center
Air defense forces were working in the center of Kyiv, explosions were heard.
Russians attack Kherson, suburbs with drones, 2 wounded
In Kherson and the suburbs, two people were injured in drone attacks on the morning of January 16.
Enemy trying to penetrate deep into Chasiv Yar under cover of fog - AFU
In Chasiv Yar, the Russian occupation forces are actively using the pipes of the Siversky Donets-Donbas canal for hiding during bad weather and fog to accumulate forces.
Russian drone attack hits agricultural company in Chernihiv region
On the evening of January 15, Russia’s drone attack targeted an agricultural enterprise in the Pryluky district of the Chernihiv region, damaging a grain storage facility.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 34 enemy drones, another 18 disappear from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down 34 Russian Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones on the night of January 16. Another 18 UAVs were lost from tracking.
Italian defense minister arrives in Ukraine
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.
Umerov, Estonian FM discuss cooperation in IT sector
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna discussed the prospects for deepening cooperation between the two countries in the digital technology sector.
92-year-old woman injured as Russians shell Yantarne in Kherson region
On the morning of January 16, Russian troops fired on the village of Yantarne, Kherson region, injuring a 92-year-old local resident.
Russia reports drone attacks, oil depot fire in Voronezh region
Several regions across Russia came under drone attacks overnight Thursday. An oil depot is on fire in the Voronezh region.
Ukraine’s General Staff: 124 combat clashes at front in past day
On January 15, 124 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontlines.
Fifteen civilians injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region on Wed
In the Donetsk region, 15 civilians were wounded as a result of Russia’s shelling on Wednesday, January 15.
UK’s Keir Starmer makes unannounced visit to Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Ukraine for an unannounced visit, where he is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since assuming office.
Russian attacks leave three civilians killed, ten others injured in Kherson region
On January 15, the Russian forces killed three people in Kherson region.
Russia’s war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,480 over past day
By January 16, 2025, the total combat losses of the Russian forces in manpower since February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 814,150, including 1,480 occupiers eliminated over the past day.