Zaporizhzhia becomes transit hub for Shahed drones launched from occupied territory, regional chief says
Frontline Zaporizhzhia has turned into a transit hub for enemy Shahed drones launched from the temporarily occupied territory of the region.
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23 January 2026
Russians attack Kharkiv region with glide bombs and drones over past day
Over the past day, seven settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian strikes, with five people injured.
Russians attack school building with drones yesterday in Semenivka, Chernihiv region
In the city of Semenivka in Chernihiv region, during the day on January 22, Russian forces attacked a school building with strike drones; the building houses a point of invincibility.
Border guards strike 11 enemy shelters with drones in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, operators of the Sky Hawks strike unmanned aerial systems company of the 4th Border Guard Detachment destroyed a vehicle, a communications antenna, and 11 shelters of Russian invaders.
Fuel depot on fire in Penza, Russia, after drone attack
In the Russian city of Penza, a fire broke out at a fuel depot on Friday morning, January 23, as a result of a drone attack.
Russian drone attack kills four people, including one child, in Cherkaske, Donetsk region
In the settlement of Cherkaske in Kramatorsk district, four people were killed as a result of an attack by Russian Geran-2 drones on the evening of January 22, including a five-year-old child, and five more people were injured.
War update: 222 clashes on front line over past day; Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors most active
Over the past day, January 22, 222 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 76 of 101 drones Russia launched against Ukraine overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 76 of the 101 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine from the evening of January 22.
Russian army loses 1,280 troops, three tanks in Ukraine war over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to January 23, 2026 amounted to about 1,232,090 troops, including 1,280 killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
Air assault troops hit two Russian howitzers near Myrnohrad with FPV drones
Fighters of the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade used FPV drones to strike two Russian D-30 howitzers near Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region.
22 January 2026
War update: 196 clashes on frontline, Ukrainian forces eliminate 150 invaders in Pokrovsk sector
On January 22, 2026, there were 196 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with nearly a third occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian attack on Komyshuvakha leaves one person killed, injury toll rises to nine
The number of people wounded in a Russian attack on Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region has risen to nine, with one person killed.
Defense Forces prevent Russian attempts to amass equipment for assault on Myrnohrad – military
Ukraine's Defense Forces are working to promptly detect and destroy combat equipment that Russian invaders are trying to accumulate for an assault on the city of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region.
Defense Forces thwart Russian attempt to capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad – Syrskyi
The Defense Forces carried out active assault operations and thwarted another attempt by the enemy to capture the cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk region, with the Russian operational reserve suffering significant losses.
SSU drones damage pipelines, oil storage tanks at Tamanneftegaz terminal – source
Drones of the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine struck the infrastructure of the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar Territory.
Russians drop glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia region: One killed, four injured
The Russian army carried out an airstrike on Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia district. One person was killed and four were injured.
Defense Forces stop Russian assault near Chasiv Yar – military
With the support of artillery and drones, Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled an assault by Russian invaders in the area of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region.
Injury toll after Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 12
In Kryvyi Rih, the number of casualties from a Russian combined attack that occurred at around 11:00 has increased to 12.
French navy seizes oil tanker traveling from Russia – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron reported that on Thursday the French Navy detained an oil tanker traveling from Russia that is subject to international sanctions.
Russians attack car with drones in Kharkiv region: Two volunteers delivering bread killed
On January 22, two volunteers were killed and one man was wounded in the border community of Derhachi in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian strikes with FPV drones.
Drone hits house in Dnipro: 14 Injured, three unaccounted for
Today, January 22, the enemy attacked Dnipro with drones. One of them hit a high-rise building. Currently, three residents are still unaccounted for.
Clearing operations completed in Kupiansk with up to 50 invaders remaining
In the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, Russian troops remain only in certain neighborhoods, and their attempts to change the situation around the city have been unsuccessful.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 11, including three children
In Kryvyi Rih, the number of people injured in a combined attack has risen to 11, including three children.
Russians fail to expand control zone along border – military spox
Russian forces are attempting in small groups to break through the Ukrainian border and establish a so-called “security zone,” but have made no significant progress.
Ukraine’s forces strike multiple Russian air defense sites, Tamanneftegaz oil terminal
On the night of January 22, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck multiple Russian air defense facilities and the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal.
Russians attempting to advance in Vovchansk, nearby settlements – military
In Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and nearby settlements, constant attempts by Russian forces to advance are being recorded, with fighting continuing directly inside the town.
Russians strike Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles
An air raid alert has been declared again in Kryvyi Rih, with explosions being heard in the city.
Russian attacks leave Chornomorsk without electricity or heating
In the city of Chornomorsk, Odesa region, electricity and heat supply have been cut off following an enemy drone attack during the night of January 22.
Russian attack kills 17-year-old boy in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, during the night of January 22, a 17-year-old boy was killed in an enemy attack.
Russian drone hits residential high-rise building in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, a Russian strike drone hit a residential high-rise building.