Air defense forces destroy 64 of 85 Russian drones attacking Ukraine since evening
Air defense forces destroyed 64 of the 85 drones used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine on the evening of January 30.
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Russian army loses another 880 soldiers and one air defense system in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to January 31, 2026, amount to approximately 1,239,590 people, including 880 people over the past day.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia region over 1,000 times in 24 hours, wounding three
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have launched 1,019 strikes on 33 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were wounded as a result of enemy attacks on the Zaporizhzhia district.
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CinC Syrskyi meets with commanders carrying out combat missions on frontline
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi held a working meeting with commanders of military units directly engaged in combat missions on the front line.
War update: 157 engagements on front lines, Ukrainian forces repel nearly 40 attacks in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 157 combat engagements were recorded along the front line as of 22:00 on January 31, with Russian forces launching 38 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk sector and losing about 80 personnel.
Zelensky after Ivashchenko briefing: Russia preparing to continue assaults at current level
Head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate Oleh Ivashchenko briefed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Russia's current military plans and preparations, with Russia preparing to continue assaults at the current level.
Over 250 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating
As many as 253 apartment buildings remain without heat supply in Kyiv.
Poland capable of maintaining Ukrainian MiG-29s at high combat readiness – expert
Poland has significant experience and capabilities to keep Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jets at a high level of combat readiness, including aircraft transferred by Warsaw to Kyiv.
Netherlands plans to provide over EUR 3B in military aid to Ukraine in 2027-2029
The incoming Dutch government, formed by a coalition led by the liberal D66 party, intends to allocate more than EUR 3 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in 2027-2029.
Zelensky: Week of no strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure begins, Kyiv ready to mirror restraint
During the night on Friday, there were almost no enemy strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, except in the Donetsk region.
Russia deliberately strikes logistics routes: Seven drone attacks on railway facilities in 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out seven drone strikes on Ukraine’s railway facilities.
Injuries reported as Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces attacked the Synelnykove and Nikopol districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with FPV drones and artillery, leaving two people wounded.
Voloshyn denies Russian capture of Ternuvate, Richne in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian claims of the alleged capture of the settlement of Ternuvate and the village of Richne are not true, as both localities remain under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Settlement of Zlahoda in Dnipropetrovsk region remains under control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces – Voloshyn
Reports claiming that the settlement of Zlahoda on the border of the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions has allegedly come under Russian control are not true.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault near Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi – military
Fighters of the 151st Reconnaissance Battalion have thwarted an attempt by Russian forces to break through toward Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in the Kharkiv region.
Spox Voloshyn: Russia sends special contingent to south of prisoners and sick
Russian troops plan to recruit more than 1,300 people from special contingents, including former prisoners and people with hepatitis C, to staff assault units in the southern direction.
Three wounded as Russian forces strike two settlements in Zaporizhzhia district
Russian forces have attacked the Zaporizhzhia district, injuring three people.
Russians damage Philip Morris tobacco factory in Kharkiv region at night
As a result of the Russian attack last night, part of the Philip Morris tobacco company's factory in Kharkiv was damaged.
Russian forces make no significant gains near Hrabovske in Sumy region – military
Russian invading forces have not achieved significant progress in the area of the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region, despite attempts by some groups to infiltrate, Ukrainian military officials report.
Zelensky orders creation of drone defense along line between Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the Minister of Defense and the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force with developing drone defense along the line between Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
Russia’s battlefield losses surge in recent weeks due to Ukrainian drones – Bloomberg
The number of Russian soldiers killed in action in the war against Ukraine has risen sharply over the past several weeks due to Ukrainian drone operations.
In Kupiansk, about 50 Russian soldiers blocked in one of neighborhoods, says Tregubov
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, a Russian unit found itself isolated in one of the residential neighborhoods, unable to receive reinforcements or evacuate.
Zelensky: Russia shifts attacks from energy sites to logistics
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that there were no strikes on energy facilities last night, but there is now a shift by the Russian army toward strikes on logistics.
Russian troops increase pressure on Vovchansk and nearby settlements, says Tregubov
Russian troops have intensified combat operations in the Vovchansk sector, leveraging their numerical superiority and favorable terrain. The situation in the Vovchansk and Vovchanski Khutory areas remains difficult.
Reports of mass mining investigated in Zaporizhzhia and Kamianets-Podilskyi
The police are investigating reports of mining of facilities in Zaporizhzhia. Ninety-eight reports have been received. In Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi region, reports of mining were also received, including at educational institutions and the city council.
Russia to increase pressure on frontline in February – CCD
Russian forces will attempt to increase pressure on the front in February, both in eastern Ukraine and in other directions.
Pentagon signs contract for maintenance of F-16 fighter jets transferred to Ukraine
The United States Department of War has signed a contract for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets, including those transferred to Ukraine.
Russians launch dozens of strikes on logistics in Dnipropetrovsk region over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders carried out dozens of strikes on logistics along the Bohuslav–Petropavlivka section of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia may benefit from moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure – ISW
A temporary moratorium on long-range strikes could be beneficial for Russia if both Russia and Ukraine take part in it.