Frontline update: 268 combat clashes, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On January 29, there were 268 clashes between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders, with the most active fighting – 83 attacks – occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
War
29 January 2026
Russians strike industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, fire breaks out
A fire broke out in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian strike on an industrial infrastructure facility.
AFU holding positions in key sectors of frontline – Zelensky
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold their positions in key sectors of the front – Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, and Kharkiv.
Russian infantry groups become more active in border areas of Kharkiv, Sumy regions
Russian forces are attempting to break into Ukrainian territory in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions using small infantry groups, but they are suffering heavy losses and have achieved no success.
Zelensky: SSU demonstrates solid results in countering Russian operations
President Volodymyr Zelensky heard a report from Oleksandr Poklad, First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), on the details of efforts to neutralize threats posed by Russia.
Lviv preparing for emergency situation amid possible Russian attack during severe frost
Lviv has introduced an emergency preparedness regime due to the possibility of a Russian attack amid severe frosts.
Over 450 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating – mayor
As of now, 454 residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heating.
One killed, three injured in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian attack hit a private residential area, injuring three people and killing an elderly woman.
Enemy drone strikes in Kryvyi Rih spark fires
In Kryvyi Rih, drone attacks caused multiple fires.
Frontline sees sharp rise in Russian assaults: 180 clashes since morning
Since the start of the day, there have already been 180 combat clashes between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the heaviest attacks continuing in the Pokrovsk sector. Increased enemy activity has also been observed in the Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka sectors.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, SpaceX addressing issue of Starlink use on Russian UAVs – Fedorov
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, together with SpaceX, is already working to resolve the issue of Starlink being used on Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.
Defense Forces repel assault on Kruhlyk Island in Prydniprovske sector
Ukrainian troops stopped an enemy attempt to land on Kruhlyk Island in the Prydniprovske sector.
Defense Forces strike radar station, drone control centers, and Russian ammunition depot
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Russian 1L119 Nebo-SVU radar station, several enemy UAV control points, and an ammunition depot.
On Pavlohrad-Pokrovsk-Dmytrivka highway, Russians attack civilian cars with drones 10 times today, says volunteer
The danger to civilian transport and volunteer crews on the Pavlohrad-Pokrovsk-Dmytrivka route has increased significantly.
Drone operators destroy car carrying Russians trying to break through to Myrnohrad center
FPV drone operators from the 79th Separate Air Assault Tavria Brigade destroyed a car carrying Russian invaders who were trying to break through to the center of Myrnohrad in Donetsk region to reinforce the capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.
Weather conditions affect drone efficiency on front line, says Tregubov
Snow, ice, and sharp temperature fluctuations reduce the drone efficiency on the front line.
Russian army shells communications, energy, and transport facilities in Chernihiv region
Over the past day, Russian troops shelled communications, energy, and transport facilities, as well as critical infrastructure enterprises in four districts of the Chernihiv region.
There is currently no threat of attacks from sea, says Pletenchuk
Russian warships and submarines have not been spotted in the sea for over a week.
In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian troops clear settlements after enemy assaults, says Demchenko
In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian units are clearing settlements and capturing invaders after unsuccessful attempts to advance.
Russians attack five communities in Sumy region in 24 hours, causing damage
Russian troops launched nearly 10 strikes on seven settlements in five communities in the Sumy region over the past 24 hours.
Air Defense Forces destroy 84 out of 105 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 84 out of 105 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of January 28.
In Odesa, victim toll of Russian attack on January 27 climbs to four
In Odesa, the victim toll of the Russian drone attack on January 27 has increased to four.
War update: 117 combat clashes on front lines over past day
On Wednesday, January 28, Ukrainian forces engaged in 117 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line.
Three killed, 16 injured in 841 Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
On January 28, Russian forces carried out 841 strikes on 34 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were killed and another 16 were injured as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district.
Russia loses 830 soldiers, one aircraft in war against Ukraine over past day
Total combat losses of Russian troops in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to January 29, 2026 are estimated at about 1,237,400 personnel, including 830 killed or wounded over the past day.
State Emergency Service shows aftermath of Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia region
In the Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian strike overnight left three people dead and one person injured. One private house was destroyed and seven others were damaged.
Over 200 children remain in Mykolaivka in Donetsk region
More than 200 children currently remain in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region.
Three killed, one injured in Russian drone strike on Vilniansk in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia district has left three people dead and one person injured.
In Udmurtia, Russia, partisans partially cut off power to metallurgical plant
In Udmurtia, agents of the ATESH partisan movement partially cut off power to the Bummash metallurgical plant. This company supplies blanks and special alloys for the production of weapons and heavy tactical vehicles for the Russian Armed Forces.