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
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.
Four thousand buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after shelling — Klychko
Four thousand high-rise buildings in the capital remain without heating after the Russian attack.
Zelensky explains why Ukraine is not sending troops to Greenland
All units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are currently engaged in combat missions, and Ukrainian troops will not participate in training abroad, including in Greenland.
Defense Forces create units to track down enemy drone operators – Fedorov
Within the Defense Forces, units are being formed that will focus on tracking Russian drone operators.
Russian attack costs Ukraine about EUR 80 M in air defense missiles - Zelensky
Today's Russian attack cost Ukraine EUR 80 million in missiles for air defense systems alone.
Enemy can be stopped by 50,000 casualties per month, effective defense management – Fedorov
There are two stages in building an effective system capable of stopping the enemy in the air and on the ground. The first is restructuring effective management in the defense sector, and the second is eliminating 50,000 Russian troops on the battlefield every month.
Overnight Russian attack: 15 infrastructure facilities damaged in Kyiv region, 86,000 consumers without power
In the Kyiv region, 15 civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged as a result of the overnight Russian attack.
Russians drop guided bombs on community near Zaporizhzhia, causing destruction
The Russian army launched an air strike with guided bombs on the village of Kushuhum in the Zaporizhzhia district.
Russians remotely mine bus station area in Kherson
Russians are remotely mining Kherson - anti-personnel mines were found near the bus station.
Navy shows destruction of Russian airfield in Dzhankoy
Soldiers from the 426th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment of the 30th Marine Corps showed how they struck the control tower of the Russian military airfield in Dzhankoy in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians have updated their attack tactics – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had received a report from the Ukrainian Air Force commander on the first evidence of the enemy's updated tactics and had instructed that partners be informed accordingly.