Attack on Kyiv: 5,635 apartment buildings without heating; Left Bank without water supply
In Kyiv, as a result of the Russian attack on January 20, 5,635 multi-story residential buildings are without heating.
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Russian attack on Kyiv region: Casualty reported
In the Bucha District of Kyiv region, a 50-year-old man died following a Russian mass attack.
Russian attacks leave four people injured over past day in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, four people sustained injuries over the course of the day as a result of Russian aggression.
Nighttime attack on Dnipro: Two women injured
In Dnipro, two women were injured and damage was caused by a nighttime Russian attack.
Russian war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to January 20, 2026, amount to approximately 1,225,590 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.
Russians attack 39 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Region over past day; three people wounded
Over the course of the day, the occupiers carried out 789 strikes on 39 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Region. Three people were injured as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia city and Zaporizhzhia district.
Russia creates humanitarian catastrophe in temporarily occupied territories due to power outages – CCD
In the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, emergency power outages have become the norm and are turning into a humanitarian catastrophe.
Specialists neutralize Russian 'petal' mines scattered on hospital grounds in Kherson
In Kherson, police explosive ordnance disposal technicians destroyed dangerous "petal" mines with which Russian forces had remotely mined the territory of a medical facility in the city center. Residents are warned that such mines may react unpredictably to temperature fluctuations, and snow further increases the danger.
Technicians neutralize Russian drone equipped with anti-tank mine in Sumy region
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians of the Sumy Regional Police neutralized an enemy drone that had been fitted with an anti-tank mine containing 6 kilograms of explosive material.
Defense Forces disrupt Russian command and communications system in Kupiansk sector
In the Kupiansk sector, units of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade eliminated enemy personnel, destroyed shelters, and also disrupted the command and communications system of the Russian invaders.
Russia returns old aircraft to service due to air fleet shortage – intelligence
In 2026–2027, Russian airlines plan to massively return mothballed aircraft of Soviet and foreign manufacture to service, most of which are more than 30 years old.
Russian commander notified in absentia of suspicion over orders to strike Ukraine's energy sector
A deputy commander of a Russian Armed Forces unit has been notified in absentia of suspicion for ordering strikes on Ukraine's energy and gas transmission infrastructure using Geran-2 type UAVs.
Photojournalist Volodymyr Siniychuk killed in war
Volodymyr Siniychuk, a soldier and photojournalist for the Poltava region newspaper Ridny Krai, was killed in battle against Russian invaders.
Schools in Odesa switch to remote learning due to cold weather
Due to low temperatures, 23 schools in Odesa have temporarily switched to remote learning.
SBU's Center of Special Operations “A” destroys $4 billion worth of enemy air defense systems in 2025
In 2025, the Center of Special Operations “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed and disabled key elements of the Russian Federation's echeloned air defense system worth approximately $4 billion.
Invaders send children from occupied Kherson region to Russia for military training – CNR
The occupation authorities in the Kherson region have sent 24 teenagers to the so-called Avangard defense and sports camp in Volgograd, Russia, where, under the guise of an educational project, they were trained in military specialties.
19 January 2026
New Deputy Commander of Air Force will be responsible for development of small air defense systems - Fedorov
The newly appointed Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Pavlo Yelizarov (call sign “Lazar”), will be responsible for the development of small-scale air defense.
Von der Leyen discusses peace efforts for Ukraine with US congressmen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with representatives of a bipartisan delegation from the US Congress in Davos to discuss pressing issues, including achieving peace in Ukraine.
International Register of Damages receives 100,000 applications from Ukrainians
Ukrainians have already submitted 100,000 claims to the International Register of Damage Caused by the Russian Federation's Aggression Against Ukraine.
Ukraine and Britain agree on systematic exchange of weapons-use data
The defense ministers of Ukraine and the United Kingdom, Mykhailo Fedorov and John Healey, have agreed on a systematic exchange of data on the use of weapons within the framework of joint work, which will allow for faster improvement of technologies in accordance with battlefield conditions and increase efficiency for both countries.
Zelensky: Russia prepares new massive attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing for a new massive strike against Ukraine.
Zelensky approved appointment of Yelizarov as new deputy commander of Air Force
President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the appointment of Pavlo Yelizarov as the new deputy commander of the Air Force and announced a new approach to the use of air defense systems, mobile fire groups, and interceptor drones.
Zelensky holds meetings with Khmara and Maliuk, approves new SSU combat operations
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Yevhenii Khmara, and approved new combat operations.
Ambassador Bodnar: 80% of 'problems' between Ukraine and Poland in agricultural sector are artificial
In relations between Ukraine and Poland, 80% of the "problems" in the agricultural sector are artificially created, including attempts to sow discord between producers from both countries.
Defense Forces capture Russian serviceman responsible for execution of Ukrainian prisoners in Kursk region
The Defense Forces captured a Russian who was responsible for the execution of Ukrainian prisoners in October last year in the Kursk region.
Trump advises European countries to focus on war in Ukraine rather than Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to comment on whether he would use force to seize Greenland and advised European countries to focus on the war in Ukraine.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region: Seven injured, damage reported
Throughout the day, Russian forces struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. Seven people were injured, and civilian facilities were damaged.
Shmyhal informs head of IAEA about Russia's intentions to strike networks of nuclear power plants
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal informed the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, about the Russians' preparations for another massive attack on energy infrastructure, with possible strikes on facilities and networks that serve nuclear power plants.
Threats from US do not enhance security in Arctic region – Metsola
The European Union supports Denmark's sovereignty and the people of Greenland, and threats from the United States do not contribute to dialogue or to improving security in the Arctic.