Zelensky: About 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heat as nearly 60% lack electricity
As of this morning, about 4,000 homes in Kyiv are still without heat, and almost 60% of the capital is without electricity.
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21 January 2026
Russians seek to expand combat zone to Nesterne and Kruhle in Kharkiv region
Over the past few days, Russian occupation forces, in addition to the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions, have been conducting the most active combat operations in the area of the settlements of Dihtiarne, Nestern, and Kruhle in the Kharkiv region.
Russian forces attack Chornomorsk community, destroying private homes
On the morning of January 21, Russian invaders attacked the Chornomorsk community in the Odesa region, causing damage and destruction.
Intelligence reveals design details and manufacturers of Russia's Iskander-K Missile
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has disclosed the design and manufacturing cooperation enterprises involved in producing Iskander-K cruise missiles.
Head of DIU met with unit commanders on Zaporizhzhia front
Lieutenant General Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) of the Ministry of Defense, and commanders of units on the Zaporizhzhia frontline have identified ways to deepen cooperation and coordination between all components of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian attack damages energy facility in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, an energy facility was damaged as a result of an enemy drone attack, leaving several thousand customers without electricity.
Seventeen buildings damaged in Kryvyi Rih by Iskander-M missile strike
Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih overnight: An Iskander-M missile hit a densely populated urban area in the city's Metalurhiinyi district.
Four regions left without power after Russian attacks — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of January 21, customers in four regions are without power due to new attacks; the situation in Kyiv and the Kyiv region remains difficult.
Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia
The enemies are conducting air strikes on Zaporizhzhia, with explosions heard across the city.
Russian drones damage lyceum and cultural center in Chernihiv region
Yesterday, an enemy drone exploded on the territory of a lyceum in the village of Dobrianka community in Chernihiv region, while another one damaged a cultural center in Semenivka.
Enemies strike furniture warehouse in Odesa region, injuring man
On the night of January 21, Russian troops launched a massive drone attack on southern Odesa. Residential and industrial infrastructure was damaged, and a man was injured.
Hourly power cuts to be in effect in all regions today — Ukrenergo
On Wednesday, January 21, hourly power cuts will be in effect for residents in all regions of Ukraine, while industrial users will face power restrictions.
War update: 110 clashes on front lines, fiercest battles occur in Pokrovsk sector
On the front line over the past day, January 20, 110 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded, with most attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Enemy shells eight settlements yesterday in Kharkiv region, five people injured
In the Kharkiv region yesterday, January 20, eight settlements were hit by Russian strikes, leaving five people injured.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region and injure seven others
Russian troops killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded seven others over the past day, January 20.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 84 out of 97 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 84 out of the 97 drones that Russia used to attack the country since the evening of January 20.
Casualties reported as Russian forces launch nighttime missile strike on Kryvyi Rih
At night, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. Nine private houses and five apartment buildings were damaged, along with an administrative building and vehicles.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,170 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to January 21, 2026, amount to approximately 1,229,740 personnel, including 1,170 over the past day alone.
Russians launch 749 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region in one day, killing and injuring civilians
Over the past day, Russian invading forces carried out 749 attacks on 34 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving four people killed and six others wounded.
“Achilles” fighters strike Russia’s Borisoglebsk-2 EW system near Vovchansk
Fighters of the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade “Achilles” tracked down and carried out a series of strikes against a rare Russian Borisoglebsk-2 electronic warfare (EW) system near Vovchansk.
Part of occupied Crimea left without power due to accident
Part of temporarily occupied Crimea was left without power on the morning of January 20 due to an accident.
20 January 2026
Kyiv fully restores water supply, heat to start returning to homes tomorrow morning
Kyiv has fully restored water supply, and late in the evening authorities plan to begin heating the boilers so that heat can start returning to homes in the morning.
Fedorov plans to create drone-assault units, find replacement for Mavics
Ukrainian Defiance Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to find a replacement for Mavic and other Chinese-made drones and to establish drone-assault units within the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russian ammunition depot struck in Debaltseve
In the temporarily occupied city of Debaltseve in the Donetsk region, strikes have been recorded on an ammunition depot belonging to Russian invaders.
Zelensky unhappy with air defense performance against Shahed drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is dissatisfied with the performance of air defense forces against enemy UAVs during Russia's latest aerial attack and promised that conclusions will be drawn.
Patriot intercepts 14 of 18 ballistic missiles - Ihnat
During Russia's latest massive air attack, Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 14 of 18 ballistic missiles, which is a very high efficiency rate.
Enemy attacks Nikopol district with artillery and drones throughout day
Russian troops struck the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region during the day, damaging civilian facilities.
One person killed in Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia
A person in a car was killed in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian attack.
War update: 61 clashes on front line, with Russians most actively attacking Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, a total of 61 combat clashes have been recorded on the front line. Fighting continues in five sectors, with the Russian army exerting the most pressure on Pokrovsk and increased activity in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Ukrenergo reports severe emergency electricity restrictions after Russian attack
The most difficult situation with electricity persists in the city of Kyiv and the regions of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, Odesa, and Poltava.