Russians intensifying pressure, deploying reserves to Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne areas – Cinc Syrskyi
Russian forces are intensifying pressure and deploying reserves to the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne sectors of the front.
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Rescuer who was hit by second Russian strike on Kyiv on January 9 dies in hospital
A 36-year-old rescuer from the State Emergency Service, Oleksandr Zibrov, who was hit by a second Russian strike on January 9 in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, died in hospital from his injuries.
SOF eliminates two invaders, captures two more in Kupiansk
Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated two Russian servicemen in Kupiansk and captured two others.
Russian troops shell Chernihiv region 42 times over past day, targeting communications facilities
Over the previous day, January 25, Russian forces shelled Chernihiv region 42 times, with 56 explosions recorded. Among the targets were communications facilities.
Zelensky meets with Tsikhanouskaya in Vilnius
In the Lithuanian capital, the first bilateral meeting took place between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
Fire breaks out near electrical substation outside Luhansk after explosions – media
On the northern outskirts of temporarily occupied Luhansk, in an area where a major energy facility is located, a fire has been observed.
Russian troops strike Nikopol district: lyceum, shop buildings damaged, one person injured
From the evening of January 25 through the night of January 26, Russian forces attacked the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk Region with a drone and shelled it with artillery, injuring a man.
Air defense forces neutralize 110 of 138 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 110 out of 138 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine starting from the evening of January 25.
Russians strike 36 settlements in Sumy region over past day, leaving seven injured
Russian forces carried out strikes on 36 settlements in the Sumy region over the previous day, leaving seven people wounded, including two children.
Oil refinery under attack in Russia's Krasnodar Krai – CCD
An attack on an oil refinery took place in Russia's Krasnodar Krai.
War update: 138 battles on front line over past day, Pokrovsk sector remains most active
Over the previous day, January 25, 138 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.
Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia second time in one night with four strikes
The enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia for the second time in one night, delivering four strikes and damaging private homes.
Russian troops lose 1,020 invaders in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to January 26, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,235,060 people, including 1,020 people over the past day.
Unmanned systems forces demonstrate neutralization of Russian “turtle tank”
Operators of the Raid regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces struck a Russian “turtle tank” with drones on one of the hot spots of the front line.
New strike on Zaporizhzhia: fire at site of impact
The Russians launched a new strike on Zaporizhzhia with strike UAVs, causing a fire at the site of the strike.
Paratroopers show drone strikes destroying Russian tanks and vehicles
Soldiers of the 46th Separate Airborne Podillia Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed how they used drones to destroy a tank and motor vehicles belonging to Russian invaders.
Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia region again as fire breaks out in Vilniansk
The enemy has again attacked the Zaporizhzhia region with drones, causing a fire in Vilniansk and damaging high-rise buildings.
Limited-mobility residents of Kyiv’s Desnianskyi district relocated to care facilities due to lack of heating
Single residents with limited mobility in Kyiv’s Desnianskyi district are being temporarily relocated to care facilities due to the absence of heating in residential buildings following a Russian attack on January 24.
Municipal enterprises can obtain up to UAH 150M in preferential loans for energy efficiency – PM Svyrydenko
Under the “Affordable Loans 5–7–9%” program, businesses and municipal enterprises can obtain up to 150 million hryvnias to implement energy-efficiency measures.
Four cars collide in Ternopil region, injuries reported
In the Ternopil region, two passenger cars and two trucks collided as a result of a traffic accident, and two people were injured.
Bus carrying children overturns in Zakarpattia region, casualties reported
In the Zakarpattia region, due to icy conditions, a Mercedes Sprinter minibus carrying children from Kyiv on vacation suddenly veered off the road and overturned on its side.
Partisans destroy vehicle of Russian troops in Bryansk
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement destroyed a vehicle belonging to Russian forces in Bryansk that was being used to support units operating in the border area.
One dead as drunk Russian soldiers open fire over captured thermal imager in Donetsk – ATESH
Drunk Russian soldiers who failed to divide a captured thermal imager opened fire in occupied Donetsk, leaving one of the participants dead.
25 January 2026
War update: 129 clashes on frontline, nearly third on Pokrovsk axis
A total of 129 combat clashes took place on the frontline as of 22:00 on Sunday, with the hottest situation on the Pokrovsk axis, where the enemy lost nearly 90 troops.
Kyiv faces significant power shortage – Shmyhal
Kyiv continues to face a significant electricity shortage, with more than 800,000 customers remaining without power.
DTEK: Desnianskyi district faces most difficult situation with power and heating in Kyiv
As of the evening of January 25, the most difficult situation with electricity and heating supply in Kyiv was recorded in the Desnianskyi district.
Zelenska meets with Lithuanian, Polish first ladies
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska held a meeting in Vilnius with First Ladies Diana Nausediene of Lithuania and Marta Nawrocka of Poland.
Over 160 repair crews working to restore heating in Kyiv – Kuleba
As many as 166 emergency repair crews are working to restore heating supply in Kyiv after Russian attacks in January.
Nauseda calls Ukraine's EU membership a strategic interest for Lithuania
Ukraine's accession to the European Union is a strategic interest for Lithuania and Vilnius is ready to make maximum use of its presidency of the Council of the EU in 2027 to promote Ukraine's European integration aspirations.