Russian forces attack Chornomorsk community, destroying private homes
On the morning of January 21, Russian invaders attacked the Chornomorsk community in the Odesa region, causing damage and destruction.
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Dutch FM: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector threaten nuclear safety
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel said that Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are leaving millions of civilians without electricity and heat and posing serious risks to nuclear safety.
Denmark allocates additional EUR 20M to support Ukraine's energy system
The Danish government is allocating an additional 150 million Danish kroner (EUR 20 million) to support Ukraine's energy system amid Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy sector.
Intelligence reveals design details and manufacturers of Russia's Iskander-K Missile
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has disclosed the design and manufacturing cooperation enterprises involved in producing Iskander-K cruise missiles.
Head of DIU met with unit commanders on Zaporizhzhia front
Lieutenant General Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) of the Ministry of Defense, and commanders of units on the Zaporizhzhia frontline have identified ways to deepen cooperation and coordination between all components of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian attack damages energy facility in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, an energy facility was damaged as a result of an enemy drone attack, leaving several thousand customers without electricity.
Seventeen buildings damaged in Kryvyi Rih by Iskander-M missile strike
Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih overnight: An Iskander-M missile hit a densely populated urban area in the city's Metalurhiinyi district.
Four regions left without power after Russian attacks — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of January 21, customers in four regions are without power due to new attacks; the situation in Kyiv and the Kyiv region remains difficult.
Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia
The enemies are conducting air strikes on Zaporizhzhia, with explosions heard across the city.
Russian drones damage lyceum and cultural center in Chernihiv region
Yesterday, an enemy drone exploded on the territory of a lyceum in the village of Dobrianka community in Chernihiv region, while another one damaged a cultural center in Semenivka.
Enemies strike furniture warehouse in Odesa region, injuring man
On the night of January 21, Russian troops launched a massive drone attack on southern Odesa. Residential and industrial infrastructure was damaged, and a man was injured.
Hourly power cuts to be in effect in all regions today — Ukrenergo
On Wednesday, January 21, hourly power cuts will be in effect for residents in all regions of Ukraine, while industrial users will face power restrictions.
War update: 110 clashes on front lines, fiercest battles occur in Pokrovsk sector
On the front line over the past day, January 20, 110 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded, with most attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Enemy shells eight settlements yesterday in Kharkiv region, five people injured
In the Kharkiv region yesterday, January 20, eight settlements were hit by Russian strikes, leaving five people injured.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region and injure seven others
Russian troops killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded seven others over the past day, January 20.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 84 out of 97 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 84 out of the 97 drones that Russia used to attack the country since the evening of January 20.
Russian space industry increasingly dependent on China – Ukraine’s intel
The Russian space industry remains vulnerable to sanctions and critically dependent on foreign Earth remote sensing (ERS) data, with a real risk of Russian operators being displaced by cheaper Chinese products.
Casualties reported as Russian forces launch nighttime missile strike on Kryvyi Rih
At night, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. Nine private houses and five apartment buildings were damaged, along with an administrative building and vehicles.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,170 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to January 21, 2026, amount to approximately 1,229,740 personnel, including 1,170 over the past day alone.
Russians launch 749 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region in one day, killing and injuring civilians
Over the past day, Russian invading forces carried out 749 attacks on 34 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving four people killed and six others wounded.
Russia planning to introduce AI-powered internet traffic censorship – CCD
Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) plans to launch an artificial intelligence-based internet traffic censorship system in 2026, with 2.27 billion rubles allocated for the project.
Recruiter for Russia’s Wagner group sentenced to 15 years in Ukraine
The Vinnytsia City Court has sentenced a recruiter for the Russian Wagner private military company (PMC) to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for high treason.
“Achilles” fighters strike Russia’s Borisoglebsk-2 EW system near Vovchansk
Fighters of the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade “Achilles” tracked down and carried out a series of strikes against a rare Russian Borisoglebsk-2 electronic warfare (EW) system near Vovchansk.
Romania, Moldova, Ukraine plan to create trilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Romania has initiated the future creation of a trilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with Moldova and Ukraine. The idea was voiced at an international conference in Chisinau on January 20.
Russia spreads about 400 posts about “decline of West” in one day — SPRAVDI
On January 19, there was a massive wave of disinformation aimed at discrediting Ukraine's Western allies.
Orphaned Ukrainian children attend “Witch of Konotop” performance in Łódź
On Monday, January 19, the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater presented the legendary production “The Witch of Konotop” by director Ivan Uryvsky in the Polish city of Łódź. The performance was a special event for evacuated Ukrainian children.
Part of occupied Crimea left without power due to accident
Part of temporarily occupied Crimea was left without power on the morning of January 20 due to an accident.
Government allocates UAH 1B for shelters in kindergartens
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1 billion in subsidies to local budgets for the construction of shelters in preschool educational institutions.
20 January 2026
Kyiv fully restores water supply, heat to start returning to homes tomorrow morning
Kyiv has fully restored water supply, and late in the evening authorities plan to begin heating the boilers so that heat can start returning to homes in the morning.