Photojournalist Volodymyr Siniychuk killed in war
Volodymyr Siniychuk, a soldier and photojournalist for the Poltava region newspaper Ridny Krai, was killed in battle against Russian invaders.
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20 January 2026
SBU's Center of Special Operations “A” destroys $4 billion worth of enemy air defense systems in 2025
In 2025, the Center of Special Operations “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed and disabled key elements of the Russian Federation's echeloned air defense system worth approximately $4 billion.
Invaders send children from occupied Kherson region to Russia for military training – CNR
The occupation authorities in the Kherson region have sent 24 teenagers to the so-called Avangard defense and sports camp in Volgograd, Russia, where, under the guise of an educational project, they were trained in military specialties.
19 January 2026
New Deputy Commander of Air Force will be responsible for development of small air defense systems - Fedorov
The newly appointed Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Pavlo Yelizarov (call sign “Lazar”), will be responsible for the development of small-scale air defense.
Zelensky: Russia prepares new massive attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing for a new massive strike against Ukraine.
Zelensky holds meetings with Khmara and Maliuk, approves new SSU combat operations
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Yevhenii Khmara, and approved new combat operations.
Defense Forces capture Russian serviceman responsible for execution of Ukrainian prisoners in Kursk region
The Defense Forces captured a Russian who was responsible for the execution of Ukrainian prisoners in October last year in the Kursk region.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region: Seven injured, damage reported
Throughout the day, Russian forces struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. Seven people were injured, and civilian facilities were damaged.
Several dozen Russian troops remain in Kupiansk – Trehubov
In the Kharkiv region, in the city of Kupiansk, the Russian grouping has been reduced to several dozen troops concentrated in a single neighborhood, while the enemy's attempts to shrink the bridgehead on the left bank of the Oskil River remain unsuccessful.
Enemy intensifies flanking maneuvers around Vovchansk – military
Russian troops have stepped up attempts to outflank Vovchansk and the Ukrainian units holding positions in the southern part of the city, using their proximity to the border to continuously replenish their forces.
Russian troops try to take Lyman in semicircle – military
Russian forces are attempting to envelop Lyman in a semicircle from various directions, concentrating significant forces on this axis, while the Siverskyi Donets River remains a defensive line for Ukrainian forces.
Two women wounded in Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia
Two local residents were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian attack.
Russians seeking weak spots in Ukrainian defenses along border – military
Russian forces have stepped up their activity along the border line in the area of responsibility of the Joint Forces Task Force, trying to identify weak points in Ukrainian defenses and intensifying air strikes.
Defense forces block enemy buildup near Hryshyne in Pokrovsk agglomeration
In the northwest, in the industrial zone of Pokrovsk, the Defense Forces are conducting countermeasures that prevent the Russians from gathering forces for open direct assaults on Hryshyne, one of their priority targets in the Pokrovsk agglomeration.
One killed, five injured in Russian airstrike on Kharkiv
Updated figures show that one person has been killed and five people have been injured in a Russian airstrike on Kharkiv.
Enemy reduces assaults in south as air strikes and FPV attacks intensify - spox Voloshyn
Over the past week, Russian troops have slightly reduced the number of assaults in the south, but have significantly increased the use of aviation and FPV drones, suffering significant losses in manpower and equipment.
Russia launched air strike on Kharkiv
Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs.
Russian forces unable to capture Huliaipole, attempt to mine it – military spokesperson
Russian forces are unable to gain a foothold in Huliaipole and are therefore trying to isolate the city through active assaults, massive air strikes, and extensive mining, including the use of drones.
Russia intensifies strikes with guided aerial bombs in south, using scorched earth policy — Voloshyn
The increase in air strikes and the use of guided bombs in the south are linked to the enemy's tactics of high-altitude strikes, preparing the terrain for assault operations.
Russians attack city center of Kharkiv with UAVs, damage reported
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv for the second time since the beginning of the day, striking with unmanned aerial vehicles.
Khartiia controls center of Kupiansk, clearing operations ongoing
The search-and-strike unit Khartiia controls the central part of the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region and the city council building; stabilization measures are ongoing.
National Guard strengthens security at Chornobyl NPP and exclusion zone
The National Guard is strengthening protection and security at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the exclusion zone, and deepening cooperation with the Defense Forces to ensure security.
In Chernihiv region, drone attacks cultural center, injuring woman
In the city of Snovsk, Chernihiv region, on the afternoon of January 18, a Russian strike drone attacked a cultural center, injuring a resident.
Russian troops strike Sloviansk with glide bombs, one person injured
Russian forces carried out a KAB airstrike on Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast in the morning, injuring a woman and damaging houses.
More than 30,000 users left without power in Odesa region due to Russian attack
On the night of January 19, Russians attacked the energy infrastructure of the Odesa region, leaving 30,800 customers without power.
Russia attacks critical infrastructure in Kharkiv
The Russian army struck critical infrastructure in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv.
Russian troops strike Kharkiv
On the morning of January 19, the Russian army struck the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv.
Invaders try to replace damaged air defense systems in Crimea rapidly — Pletenchuk
Russian troops are trying to quickly replace air defense systems in the temporarily occupied Crimea, which were destroyed by the Defense Forces.
Enemies strike Zaporizhzhia, explosions heard in the city
Russian troops have attacked Zaporizhzhia; there may be disruptions in water and electricity supply.
Russian army attacks Sumy and Shostka communities with drones, damaging infrastructure
On the night and morning of Monday, January 19, Russian troops attacked Sumy and Shostka communities with drones, damaging residential and civilian infrastructure.