SSU shows fragments of Oreshnik used by Russia to attack Lviv region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has established the location of fragments of a ballistic missile used by the Russian army to strike the Lviv region on the night of January 9.
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WHO calls for protection of Ukraine's healthcare facilities amid Russian attacks
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated that attacks on healthcare facilities in Ukraine have complicated the provision of medical care during the winter period and called for the protection of Ukrainian medical institutions, patients, and healthcare workers.
Russians shell hospital in Kherson: Three nurses wounded, intensive care unit damaged
In Kherson, the number of medical workers injured as a result of shelling of a hospital has risen to three; the intensive care unit was hit.
Russian massive attack: In Kyiv, victim toll climbs to 26, with four fatalities
In Kyiv, the number of victims of the Russian combined attack has increased to 26, with four people killed.
Strike on Kyiv targets crucial heat supply facilities, says Kharchenko
The Russian attack targeted all of Kyiv's thermal power plants and a significant number of substations. Kyivteploenergo is working to restore the heat supply.
In Kryvyi Rih, 36 high-rise buildings damaged due to Iskander missile strike
In Kryvyi Rih, 36 apartment buildings were damaged, and one was almost destroyed as a result of a ballistic missile strike on January 8.
Russian strike on Lviv region with Oreshnik missile a reminder to West of nuclear threat – expert
Russia's use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine indicates its intention to remind the West of the nuclear threat and signal a possible escalation of the war.
Russian army shells hospital in Kherson, medical workers wounded
Russian troops shelled a hospital in Kherson, wounding two medical workers.
Kyiv mayor urges residents to temporarily leave city as half of apartment buildings left without heat
Nearly 6,000 apartment buildings in Kyiv have been left without heating as a result of damage to the city's critical infrastructure caused by a massive Russian attack.
Four districts in Kyiv left without power after Russian attack, damage reported at 29 locations
Russia's January 9 attack has left 417,000 consumers in four districts of the Ukrainian capital without electricity.
Russia damages Qatar Embassy building in Kyiv with strike — Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the world, and above all the US, must respond decisively to Russia's large-scale night strike on Ukraine, during which they used a medium-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik. The Qatar Embassy building in the capital was damaged.
40 objects damaged in Kyiv due to Russian attack — Klymenko
As a result of the Russian attack on the night of January 9, 40 objects were damaged in Kyiv, including 20 residential buildings.
Russia announces strike on Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in response to “attack on Putin's residence”
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that on the night of January 9, a strike was carried out on Ukrainian territory, including with a medium-range Oreshnik ballistic missile.
Water infrastructure facilities in Kyiv left without power due to Russian attack
Water infrastructure facilities in Kyiv were left without power as a result of a massive Russian attack on the night of January 9.
Victim toll after Russian attack in Kyiv region climbs to five
Five people were injured, and houses were damaged in the Kyiv region as a result of a combined attack by Russian troops.
Air Defense Forces destroy 226 Russian drones, eight ballistic missiles, and 10 Kalibr missiles
Air Defense Forces destroyed 226 Russian drones, eight Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, and 10 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Railway infrastructure damaged in Izium district of Kharkiv region due to Russian attacks
The city of Barvinkove in the Kharkiv region was hit by Russian strikes yesterday, January 8. The railway infrastructure was damaged.
War update: 161 clashes along frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On January 8, a total of 161 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with the enemy putting the most pressure on the Pokrovsk sector. Increased activity was also observed in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Emergency power outages implemented in Kyiv, two districts of Kyiv region
In Kyiv and two districts of the Kyiv region, emergency electricity outages have been introduced by order of the NEC Ukrenergo.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,030 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in personnel from February 24, 2022, to January 9, 2026, have reached approximately 1,216,930, of which 1,030 were eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 24, four dead
In Kyiv, the number of people injured following the Russian attack on the night of January 9 has risen to 24, while four people were killed.
Ukrainian paratroopers repel massive Russian assault in Sumy region
Soldiers of the 71st Separate Airmobile Brigade of the 8th Corps of the Air Assault Forces, in coordination with adjacent units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, repelled a massive and combined assault by Russian invaders in the Sumy region on the night of January 7.
Rescuers save child and three adults from burning home after Russian attack
In the Brovary district of the Kyiv region, three adults and a five-year-old child were rescued from the basement of a private house following a fire caused by an enemy attack.
Ukraine’s border guards smash Russian communications antenna, shelters in Kursk sector
In the Kursk sector of the front, drone operators of the Stalevyi Kordon (Steel Border) Border Guard Brigade destroyed a quad bike, a communications antenna, and four shelters belonging to Russian invaders.
Strikes in four districts: Klitschko describes consequences of Russian attack on Kyiv
As a result of a combined Russian attack on Kyiv, damage was recorded in four districts of the city. Four people were killed and 19 others were injured.
Ukraine’s Air Force: Russia likely launched ballistic missiles at Lviv region from Kapustin Yar
Russia may have carried out a strike on Ukraine’s Lviv region from the Kapustin Yar test range in Russia’s Astrakhan region, where, according to preliminary information, the Oreshnik missile system is based.
War against Ukraine accelerates utility collapse in Russia – intelligence
A large-scale collapse of public utilities is unfolding in Russia, caused by years of infrastructure decay and the redirection of state funds to the war against Ukraine.
Over 33,000 civilians remain in active combat zones in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, 33,600 civilians currently remain in areas of active hostilities, including 248 children.
08 January 2026
War update: 142 combat engagements on front lines today
As many as 142 combat engagements have been recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders since the beginning of the day.