Russians damage Philip Morris tobacco factory in Kharkiv region at night
As a result of the Russian attack last night, part of the Philip Morris tobacco company's factory in Kharkiv was damaged.
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30 January 2026
Russian forces make no significant gains near Hrabovske in Sumy region – military
Russian invading forces have not achieved significant progress in the area of the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region, despite attempts by some groups to infiltrate, Ukrainian military officials report.
Zelensky orders creation of drone defense along line between Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the Minister of Defense and the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force with developing drone defense along the line between Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
Russia’s battlefield losses surge in recent weeks due to Ukrainian drones – Bloomberg
The number of Russian soldiers killed in action in the war against Ukraine has risen sharply over the past several weeks due to Ukrainian drone operations.
In Kupiansk, about 50 Russian soldiers blocked in one of neighborhoods, says Tregubov
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, a Russian unit found itself isolated in one of the residential neighborhoods, unable to receive reinforcements or evacuate.
Zelensky: Russia shifts attacks from energy sites to logistics
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that there were no strikes on energy facilities last night, but there is now a shift by the Russian army toward strikes on logistics.
Russian troops increase pressure on Vovchansk and nearby settlements, says Tregubov
Russian troops have intensified combat operations in the Vovchansk sector, leveraging their numerical superiority and favorable terrain. The situation in the Vovchansk and Vovchanski Khutory areas remains difficult.
Reports of mass mining investigated in Zaporizhzhia and Kamianets-Podilskyi
The police are investigating reports of mining of facilities in Zaporizhzhia. Ninety-eight reports have been received. In Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi region, reports of mining were also received, including at educational institutions and the city council.
Russia to increase pressure on frontline in February – CCD
Russian forces will attempt to increase pressure on the front in February, both in eastern Ukraine and in other directions.
Pentagon signs contract for maintenance of F-16 fighter jets transferred to Ukraine
The United States Department of War has signed a contract for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets, including those transferred to Ukraine.
Russians launch dozens of strikes on logistics in Dnipropetrovsk region over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders carried out dozens of strikes on logistics along the Bohuslav–Petropavlivka section of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia may benefit from moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure – ISW
A temporary moratorium on long-range strikes could be beneficial for Russia if both Russia and Ukraine take part in it.
Enemy attacks Kharkiv region with missiles and drones, leaving one dead and several wounded
Four settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian attack during the day, leaving one person dead and two wounded.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region and injure another one yesterday
Russian troops killed a civilian and wounded another person in the Donetsk region yesterday.
War update: 279 battles on front line, Russians intensify assaults in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors
Over the past 24 hours, on January 29, 279 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian shelling damages infrastructure and enterprises, one person wounded
Russian troops attacked with drones and shelled the Synelnykove, Nikopol, and Pavlohrad districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, damaging enterprises and a cultural institution, leaving one person injured.
Furia unit uses drones to strike Russian ground robot and vehicles in Kharkiv region
Operators of the Furia strike drone company hit a ground-based robotic complex and vehicles belonging to Russian invaders in the northern part of the Kharkiv region.
Russian army loses another 1,310 soldiers in one day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to January 30, 2026, reached about 1,238,710 people, of which 1,310 were eliminated in the last 24 hours.
Ukrainian fighters stop advance of Russian cavalry assault group
Operators of the Iron Falcons unmanned systems battalion of the 67th separate mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stopped the advance of Russian troops on horseback in the Oleksiivka area in the Oleksandrivka-Novopavlivka direction.
Divers find 1.5 kilograms of explosives from drone debris in Kyiv region lake
In the Kyiv region, divers and sappers found an explosive device containing about 1.5 kg of explosives in a lake.
Border guards destroy two Russian howitzers and EW systems in North Slobozhanskyi direction
In the North Slobozhanskyi direction, operators of the Prime strike unmanned aerial vehicle company of the 5th border guard detachment detected and destroyed a 120-mm mortar and a 130-mm M-46 howitzer belonging to Russian invaders.
Russia recruiting mercenaries in Africa under guise of culture – CCD
Russia has organized a screening of the propaganda film "Blockade Diary" in Equatorial Guinea in an effort to create an emotional backdrop for recruiting into its army.
29 January 2026
Frontline update: 268 combat clashes, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On January 29, there were 268 clashes between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders, with the most active fighting – 83 attacks – occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians strike industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, fire breaks out
A fire broke out in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian strike on an industrial infrastructure facility.
AFU holding positions in key sectors of frontline – Zelensky
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold their positions in key sectors of the front – Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, and Kharkiv.
Russian infantry groups become more active in border areas of Kharkiv, Sumy regions
Russian forces are attempting to break into Ukrainian territory in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions using small infantry groups, but they are suffering heavy losses and have achieved no success.
Zelensky: SSU demonstrates solid results in countering Russian operations
President Volodymyr Zelensky heard a report from Oleksandr Poklad, First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), on the details of efforts to neutralize threats posed by Russia.
Lviv preparing for emergency situation amid possible Russian attack during severe frost
Lviv has introduced an emergency preparedness regime due to the possibility of a Russian attack amid severe frosts.
Over 450 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating – mayor
As of now, 454 residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heating.
One killed, three injured in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian attack hit a private residential area, injuring three people and killing an elderly woman.