Russians strike apartment buildings in Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles, ten persons injured
Ten people have been reported wounded as a result of a Russian Iskander missile strike on Kryvyi Rih.
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Russian troops attack Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles
Russian forces are attacking Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles.
War update: 54 clashes on front line since morning, one third of them in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 54 combat engagements have taken place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing on five axes of the front, with the occupiers concentrating the greatest efforts on the Pokrovsk direction.
Yurii Papusha, Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor
Our fundamental task is to identify the Russians implicated in shelling attacks on civilian areas
Level of specificity in Coalition of Willing summit declaration is encouraging – expert
Proposals by France and the United Kingdom on structuring measures to deter future Russian aggression against Ukraine across land, air, and maritime domains are encouraging.
Shelling of central Kherson: Russians hit cafe; three killed, two injured
Three civilians were killed and two others injured in the downtown area of Kherson as a result of Russian shelling.
Russian commanders in Donetsk region threaten subordinates with reprisals – HUR
Intelligence officers intercepted a conversation in which a Russian commander threatens a subordinate soldier with reprisals after the latter asks to postpone the time of moving to a position due to the risk to his life.
After Operation Spiderweb, Russia is still unable to restore its strategic aviation – source
After Operation Spiderweb, carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) under the leadership of General Vasyl Maliuk, Russia has still been unable to repair the damage inflicted on its strategic aviation.
Russians shell central part of Kherson, leaving three injured
Russian forces shelled the central part of Kherson, injuring three people.
UK delivers 13 Raven air defense systems, two Gravehawks to Ukraine
The United Kingdom has delivered 13 Raven air defense systems and two prototypes of the new Gravehawk system to Ukraine.
National-level emergency declared in blackout-hit Dnipro – Filatov
Russian attacks have left the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions almost completely without power. The situation in Dnipro is one of the most difficult. According to Mayor Borys Filatov, this is a national-level emergency.
Six major boiler houses shut down in Kryvyi Rih, nearly 39,000 customers without power
The situation with restoring power supply in Kryvyi Rih remains difficult, with nearly 39,000 customers in the city still without electricity.
Russians shell Kherson, four civilians injured
Four people were injured in Russia's shelling of the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson and were hospitalized in moderate condition.
Russians afraid to deploy ships in Sea of Azov – Pletenchuk
The Russian Navy is minimizing the deployment of its vessels in the Sea of Azov due to limited navigation routes and the risk of being struck.
Andriivka in Sumy region remains under Ukraine’s control – military
The settlement of Andriivka in the Sumy region remains under the control of Ukrainian forces, and reports of its capture by Russian troops are false.
Russian strike cuts power to eight mines in Dnipropetrovsk region
As of the morning of January 8, around 800,000 electricity consumers remain without power in the Dnipropetrovsk region; eight mines were cut off due to a Russian strike.
Part of critical infrastructure powered up in Dnipropetrovsk region
Electricity supply has been restored to part of the critical infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region, with all regional repair crews involved in restoration efforts.
Russian strikes leave over one million residents without heat and water in Dnipropetrovsk region
As of the morning of January 8, more than one million consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk region remain without heating and water supply. Restoration efforts are ongoing.
Russian drones, artillery pound Dnipropetrovsk region, damage reported
Russian forces shelled and carried out FPV drone attacks on the Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, Pavlohrad, Nikopol, and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Train traffic in Zaporizhzhia restored to normal, backup diesel locomotives deployed in Dnipro
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railway) has restored train services in Zaporizhzhia to standard operation, while backup diesel locomotives are being used at full capacity in Dnipro.
War update: 275 combat clashes on front lines over past day, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors remain most active
On the frontline on January 7, 275 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Power supply restored in Zaporizhzhia region after drone attack
Specialists from Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo have restored electricity supply to residents of the government-controlled part of Zaporizhzhia region.
Air defense forces neutralize 70 of 97 Russian drones overnight
Air defense forces neutralized 70 of the 97 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine from the evening of January 7.
Russian army launches 698 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, leaving five wounded
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 698 strikes on 30 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, wounding five people.
Russia loses 1,400 personnel, 17 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,215,900 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 8, 2026, with 1,400 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian forces storm and capture Russian stronghold in Rodynske
Fighters of the special unit "OMEGA-WEST" of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out a successful assault on a stronghold of Russian invaders in Rodynske, part of the Pokrovsk community in Donetsk region.
Border guards destroy Russian equipment, depot, shelters in Kursk region
Operators of the FPV unit "Aquila" of the "Steel Border" Brigade of the State Border Guard Service demonstrated how they destroyed Russian equipment, a depot, and shelters in the Kursk direction.
Zmiy Droid 12.7 armored combat robot approved for service in Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved the new Ukrainian-made Zmiy Droid 12.7 strike-reconnaissance ground robotic system for use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russia can pose significant threat to NATO sooner than Western forecasts — ISW
Russia is likely to be able to pose a significant threat to NATO earlier than predicted in the West, especially if a ceasefire occurs in Ukraine, which would free up Russian forces and allow Russia to rearm and recover.