UN: 2025 deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since 2022
The year 2025 was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022.
War
13 January 2026
War update: 130 clashes on front line, most intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On the front, there were 130 combat clashes, the enemy carried out 30 attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces, losing nearly 50 occupiers in the process in the Pokrovsk sector.
Supreme CinC staff discusses effectiveness of 'Drone Line'
At a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters, a decision was made to increase the effectiveness of the "Drone Line," strengthen command and control, and provide it with the necessary resources.
Security guarantees: Zelensky calls work with Trump and his team productive
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that work with the United States on documents regarding security guarantees and recovery is ongoing, and emphasized that Ukraine-related issues in relations with the U.S. must remain a top priority.
Zelensky after Syrskyi's report: Russian losses must not decrease
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that despite the difficult situation on the front due to weather conditions and Russian assaults, the defense of Ukrainian positions continues. The Head of State also stressed that Russian losses must not decrease.
Border guards show how they destroy enemy Murom-M system
Fighters of the Strix reconnaissance-and-strike unmanned aerial systems unit of the 4th Border Guard Detachment hit two tanks and destroyed a Murom-M surveillance system belonging to Russian invaders in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Zelensky holds Staff meeting: PURL program needs to be filled, efforts made in January are insufficient
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, during which issues related to Ukraine's defense were discussed. In particular, Zelensky stressed that the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program needs to be further filled, and that the steps taken in January so far are insufficient.
Enemy attacks two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region since morning, injuries reported
Over the course of the day, Russian forces attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region using drones, glide bombs (KABs), and artillery, leaving two people injured, including a teenager.
Russian shelling of Kramatorsk leaves two women injured
Russian forces shelled Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region with Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), injuring two women and damaging eight residential buildings.
Druzhkivka blacked out, backup power keeps heat and communications running
The town of Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region has been without electricity for nearly a day due to enemy shelling; alternative power sources are currently in use.
War update: 72 clashes along frontline since dawn, enemy’s main offensive effort concentrated on Pokrovsk
Since the beginning of the day, a total of 72 combat engagements have been recorded along the frontline, with Russian invaders applying the greatest pressure on the Pokrovsk sector.
Enemies drop guided aerial bombs on village in Zaporizhzhia region, one person wounded
The Russian army attacked the village of Yurkivka in the Zaporizhzhia region. Guided aerial bombs destroyed residential buildings and wounded one person.
Drones attack three oil tankers in Black Sea — Reuters
Drones attacked three oil tankers operated by Greek companies in the Black Sea. The ships were heading to load oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off the coast of Russia.
Graves in courtyards, burned-out houses: How Russian shelling destroys Kostiantynivka
Soldiers of the 11th Army Corps of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold their positions in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, which has suffered significant damage as a result of Russian attacks.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia district with drones, two injured
The Russian army attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with drones, injuring two people.
Drone attack hits substations in Mariupol, leaving city without power and heat
In temporarily Russian-occupied Mariupol, drone strikes hit electrical substations, leaving the city without electricity and heating.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces foil Russia’s plans to defeat Ukraine in 2025 – CinC Syrskyi
In 2025, Russia sought to end the war by defeating Ukraine, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces prevented critical enemy breakthroughs and thwarted those plans.
Ukrainian drones destroy weapons depot in Makiivka, strike energy hub in Crimea
Operators of the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center and the Kairos Battalion of the 414th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems destroyed an enemy missile and artillery weapons depot and struck electrical substations in temporarily occupied territory in Donetsk region and in Crimea.
Russian drones attack state university in Kherson
In Kherson, Russian drones attacked the state university overnight.
Zelensky: Russians launch nearly 300 drones and 25 missiles at Ukraine overnight, main target is energy sector
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that eight regions came under enemy strikes overnight, with Russia's main target being Ukraine's energy sector.
Russian attack leaves over 30,000 residents of Zaporizhzhia region without power
Russian forces attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district. Over 30,000 residents of the Vilniansk community were left without electricity.
Educational building heavily damaged in Odesa due to Russian attack
In Odesa, a Russian drone attack overnight on January 13 caused significant damage to the building of the Odesa Vocational Lyceum of Construction and Architecture.
Since beginning of winter, Russia carries out six large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine – Syrskyi
During December 2025 and early January 2026, Russian occupiers carried out six massive missile and drone strikes on the territory of Ukraine.
Near Kharkiv, Russian missile strike almost destroys Nova Poshta terminal, killing four employees
On the night of January 13, a Russian missile strike on the Kharkiv Innovation Terminal of the Nova Poshta almost completely destroyed the cargo terminal and partially destroyed the postal terminal.
Air Defense Forces destroy seven Russian missiles and 240 drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed two Russian Iskander-M ballistic missiles, five Iskander-K cruise missiles, and 240 UAVs.
Drones attack military and aircraft repair plants in Taganrog, Russia
On the night of January 13, Taganrog, Russia, in the Rostov region, was attacked by UAVs. A drone manufacturing plant and an aircraft repair plant were targeted.
Russian troops strike critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region overnight
The Russian army attacked critical infrastructure in the Zviahel and Korosten districts of the Zhytomyr region overnight.
Russians launch more than 20 strikes on Sumy region, one person injured
Russian troops launched more than 20 strikes on 17 settlements in 12 territorial communities of the Sumy region in 24 hours, from the morning of January 12 to the morning of January 13.
Debris from Russian missile falls in Brovary district of Kyiv region
In the village of Trebukhiv, Brovary district, Kyiv region, debris from a Russian missile fell in an open area.