Victim toll after Russian attack in Kyiv region climbs to five
Five people were injured, and houses were damaged in the Kyiv region as a result of a combined attack by Russian troops.
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Air Defense Forces destroy 226 Russian drones, eight ballistic missiles, and 10 Kalibr missiles
Air Defense Forces destroyed 226 Russian drones, eight Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, and 10 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Railway infrastructure damaged in Izium district of Kharkiv region due to Russian attacks
The city of Barvinkove in the Kharkiv region was hit by Russian strikes yesterday, January 8. The railway infrastructure was damaged.
War update: 161 clashes along frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On January 8, a total of 161 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with the enemy putting the most pressure on the Pokrovsk sector. Increased activity was also observed in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Emergency power outages implemented in Kyiv, two districts of Kyiv region
In Kyiv and two districts of the Kyiv region, emergency electricity outages have been introduced by order of the NEC Ukrenergo.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,030 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in personnel from February 24, 2022, to January 9, 2026, have reached approximately 1,216,930, of which 1,030 were eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 24, four dead
In Kyiv, the number of people injured following the Russian attack on the night of January 9 has risen to 24, while four people were killed.
Ukrainian paratroopers repel massive Russian assault in Sumy region
Soldiers of the 71st Separate Airmobile Brigade of the 8th Corps of the Air Assault Forces, in coordination with adjacent units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, repelled a massive and combined assault by Russian invaders in the Sumy region on the night of January 7.
Rescuers save child and three adults from burning home after Russian attack
In the Brovary district of the Kyiv region, three adults and a five-year-old child were rescued from the basement of a private house following a fire caused by an enemy attack.
Ukraine’s border guards smash Russian communications antenna, shelters in Kursk sector
In the Kursk sector of the front, drone operators of the Stalevyi Kordon (Steel Border) Border Guard Brigade destroyed a quad bike, a communications antenna, and four shelters belonging to Russian invaders.
Strikes in four districts: Klitschko describes consequences of Russian attack on Kyiv
As a result of a combined Russian attack on Kyiv, damage was recorded in four districts of the city. Four people were killed and 19 others were injured.
Ukraine’s Air Force: Russia likely launched ballistic missiles at Lviv region from Kapustin Yar
Russia may have carried out a strike on Ukraine’s Lviv region from the Kapustin Yar test range in Russia’s Astrakhan region, where, according to preliminary information, the Oreshnik missile system is based.
Escape from occupied Kherson region becomes increasingly difficult – Prokudin
Leaving the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region has become harder for local residents.
War against Ukraine accelerates utility collapse in Russia – intelligence
A large-scale collapse of public utilities is unfolding in Russia, caused by years of infrastructure decay and the redirection of state funds to the war against Ukraine.
Another group of Ukrainian Legion fighters to sign contracts with Armed Forces on Jan 23
The seventh group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers consisting of Ukrainian citizens living abroad will sign contracts with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Polish city of Lublin on January 23.
Over 33,000 civilians remain in active combat zones in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, 33,600 civilians currently remain in areas of active hostilities, including 248 children.
Russian forces destroyed or damaged over 12,000 residential buildings in Dnipropetrovsk region
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, more than 12,000 residential buildings, 373 educational institutions, 85 medical facilities, and 36 churches have been destroyed or damaged in the Dnipropetrovsk region as of January 1, 2026.
Losses from economic crimes in Russia hit record highs – intelligence
Losses from economic crimes in Russia in January–November 2025 amounted to about $4 billion, breaking previous "records" and reducing Russia's investment attractiveness even for so-called "friendly" countries.
08 January 2026
War update: 142 combat engagements on front lines today
As many as 142 combat engagements have been recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders since the beginning of the day.
Over 142,000 consumers left without power in Kyiv region due to severe weather
In the Kyiv region, more than 142,000 consumers remain without electricity as a result of deteriorating weather conditions.
Prokudin on situation in Kherson: No signs of improvement
There are currently no signs of improvement, and the scale of the "red zone" in Kherson depends on the intensity of shelling from the left bank of the region.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 17
The Russian army attacked Kryvyi Rih with missiles and UAVs, with 17 people injured after a strike on a residential area.
CEC: Parliament agrees that organizing presidential elections will take six months
There is an understanding among parliamentary factions that preparing for and holding a presidential election will take about six months.
US embassy warns of possible large-scale air attack on Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has warned of a possible air attack on Ukraine in the coming days.
Bad weather in Ukraine: Government proposes switching to remote learning and work
Due to a significant deterioration in weather conditions and a drop in temperatures, the Cabinet of Ministers has instructed officials to urgently consider temporarily suspending in-person education and transitioning to remote learning and work.
Ukrainian forces deliver precision strikes on Russian logistics in Crimea and Donetsk region
Ukrainian Defense Forces hit moving stock of fuel and lubricants at the Hvardiyske oil depot in occupied Crimea, as well as a Russian military repair unit in Hirne in temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces holding northern Pokrovsk, pushing enemy back in Myrnohrad – CinC Syrskyi
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are making maximum efforts to halt enemy advances and currently control the northern part of Pokrovsk, while in Myrnohrad Ukrainian troops are conducting active defense operations.
Russian drones attack port in Odesa region, damage oil storage tank
Russian forces attacked a port in the Odesa region with drones, damaging an empty oil storage tank.
Zelensky: Another massive Russian strike possible overnight
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that another massive Russian strike could occur overnight and urged citizens to stay alert to air raid warnings.