Iranian regime demands $5,000 for return of protesters' bodies — BBC
Relatives of those killed during protests in Iran have said that the regime is demanding large sums of money for the return of bodies for burial.
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Unmanned Systems Forces stop Russian attack on key front line
Operators of the 20th K-2 Unmanned Systems Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces thwarted an attempt by Russian invaders to attack a key front line and hit armored vehicles and a ground robotic system.
Ukraine receives significant missile package for air defense systems this morning — Zelensky
Until this morning, Ukraine had several air defense systems without missiles. However, Ukraine received the necessary missiles today.
British intelligence: In 2025, Russia launches five times more kamikaze drones against Ukraine than in 2024
Last year, Russia significantly increased its use of disposable UAVs against Ukraine. Their widespread use in combination with missiles complicates the work of Ukrainian air defense forces and increases the effectiveness of Russian strikes.
Second-level protection has proven its effectiveness at energy facilities – Shmyhal
Second-level protection, built at Ukraine's energy infrastructure facilities, has proven its effectiveness and allows for the preservation of critically important transformer equipment in the event of massive attacks.
Zaluzhnyi, Lammy to host 100-Year Partnership Forum with Britain in Kyiv
Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi and British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will jointly host the 100-Year Partnership Forum in Kyiv on Friday.
Tymoshenko states that recording of her conversation with MP Kopytin was edited
MP Yulia Tymoshenko claims that the recording of her conversation with MP Ihor Kopytin, released by NABU, was edited and did not mention finances.
Zelensky, Pavel honor fallen soldiers in Kyiv
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic paid tribute to the fallen Ukrainian defenders at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv.
Kyiv to receive additional sources of power generation — Kuleba
Kyiv will soon receive additional power sources to provide heat and electricity to critical locations.
NBU board, IMF chief discuss new program for Ukraine
The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine, headed by Chairman Andriy Pyshnyy, met with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, who arrived in Kyiv with her team.
Electricity usage remains high, emergency power cuts introduced in several regions
As of the morning of January 16, electricity consumption in Ukraine is 1.2% lower than the previous day, but still remains high.
Ukrainian forces destroy facilities at Taganrog plant that produced Molniya drones
In Taganrog, Ukrainian forces destroyed the production facilities of the Atlant Aero plant, which produced Molniya-type reconnaissance drones and components for Orion UAVs for the Russian troops.
Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days, and sufficient gas reserves — Shmyhal
Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days and sufficient gas reserves to meet customer needs.
Russians drop guided aerial bomb on checkpoint near Kupiansk, four wounded
Russian invaders struck a checkpoint near Kupiansk with a guided aerial bomb, wounding two soldiers and two police officers.
Emergency power cuts in effect in Kyiv, 127 buildings without heating — Kyiv City Military Administration
Emergency power cuts are in effect for all buildings in Kyiv.
Prosecutors ask court to attach electronic tag to Tymoshenko
Prosecutors ask the High Anti-Corruption Court to impose a preventive measure on MP Yulia Tymoshenko in the form of a bail of ₴50 million and a number of obligations, including wearing an electronic tag.
Russians attempt to breach border toward Dihtiarne in Kharkiv region — Demchenko
Russian occupation forces attempted to breach the border toward Dihtiarne in the Kharkiv region. The Defense Forces repelled the enemy attack, killing more than 20 occupiers.
Court starts hearing on selection of preventive measure for Tymoshenko
The High Anti-Corruption Court began the hearing on the selection of a preventive measure for MP Yulia Tymoshenko.
Russian army carries out more than 40 strikes on Sumy region, killing one person and injuring 11 others
Between the morning of January 15 and the morning of January 16, Russian troops carried out more than 40 strikes on 27 settlements in 16 territorial communities in the Sumy region, killing one person and injuring 11 others.
Government orders state companies to ensure electricity imports
State-owned companies must secure imports of electricity covering at least 50% of total consumption.
Britain allocates another £20 million to support Ukrainian energy sector
The United Kingdom will provide an additional £20 million ($26.8 million) to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Air Defense Forces destroy 53 of 76 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 53 of the 76 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening.
Russian strikes hit critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region overnight
Last night, Russian forces targeted critical infrastructure in the Korosten district of the Zhytomyr region.
War update: 180 combat engagements along frontline over past day, fiercest battles in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
On January 15, 2026, a total of 180 combat engagements were recorded between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders.
Russian attacks leave one dead, damage homes in Kherson region
One person was killed in the Kherson region over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,370 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 16, 2026, amount to approximately 1,224,460 personnel, including 1,370 over the past day.
Partisans reconnoiter Russian FSB SIGINT post near Simferopol
In temporarily occupied Crimea, agents of the ATESH partisan movement have reconnoitered a signals intelligence post of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) near Simferopol.
CCD uncovers Russian ZOV propaganda network aimed at influencing Ukrainians
The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) under Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council has uncovered a propaganda network known as ZOV, whose goal is to exert informational influence on Ukrainian residents by localizing content for major cities.
To understand roots of uprisings in Iran, one need to go back to 1979 revolution, expert says
The Iranian uprisings that shake the country every few years have gone through several transformative stages.