Russians preparing new strike on Ukraine – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing another large-scale attack.
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Zelensky says SSU preparing new operations to change course of war
Acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhenii Khmara briefed President Volodymyr Zelensky on special operations conducted on the front ine and on the territory of the aggressor state.
Over 630 residential buildings remain without heating in Kyiv
As of the evening of January 28, 639 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heat supply.
Russian forces attack five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage
On Wednesday, January 28, Russian forces shelled and carried out strike drone attacks on the Kamianske, Nikopol, Pavlohrad, Kryvyi Rih, and Synelnykove districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Residential buildings, a business, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Belarus provides Russia with its mobile communication towers, helps coordinate drone attacks on Ukraine – expert
Russia is increasingly launching drones that use Starlink satellite communications and alternative navigation systems to bypass Ukrainian electronic warfare. Belarus is also actively assisting in coordinating Russian drone operations.
Fedorov rules out mass installation of anti-drone nets in Zaporizhzhia, more effective methods available
There are currently no plans to install anti-drone nets on a large scale in Zaporizhzhia, as more effective methods of countering strike drones are available.
Ukrainian athlete Merkushyna wins gold at 2026 European biathlon championships in individual race
At the IBU Open European Championships in Sjusjøen (Norway), Ukrainian Anastasiia Merkushyna won the second event, the women's individual race.
War update: 46 clashes on front line since morning, Pokrovsk sector most active
Since the start of the day, 46 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders have been recorded on the front line.
Hot water supply to be suspended in Chernihiv to preserve heat in homes
In Chernihiv, the hot water supply will be temporarily suspended starting January 30 in order to preserve heat in residential buildings.
Rescuer dies during demining operations in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, while identifying a Russian explosive device that suddenly detonated, a rescuer from the Blyzniuky community – Captain of the Civil Protection Service, 35-year-old Ivan Sieryi – was killed.
Defense Forces refute claims about capture of Kutkivka in Kharkiv region
Statements by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, claiming alleged "street fighting" and "clearing operations" in the village of Kutkivka, Kharkiv region, do not correspond to reality.
Over 240 buildings left without heat in Kryvyi Rih after overnight attack – Zelensky
In Kryvyi Rih, 243 buildings were left without heating following an overnight attack. There are also consequences for the energy sector in the Synelnykove and Kamianske districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukrainian border guards destroy advanced Russian EW system Tirada-2
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, border guards, together with a neighboring unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, destroyed the Russian electronic warfare system Tirada-2, designed to disable communication satellites.
China supports Russian production of Oreshnik missiles – The Telegraph
China is helping Russia expand the production of Oreshnik ballistic missiles by supplying specialized equipment and machine tools.
Russian attack damages UOC-MP monastery building in Odesa
In Odesa, a building of the Holy Dormition Monastery was damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight into January 28, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Russia actively using infiltration tactics with assault groups on Eastern axis – CCD
On the eastern axis, Russian forces are actively attempting to infiltrate with assault groups, including by disguising themselves as civilians. At the same time, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are systematically disrupting these attempts and carrying out countermeasures.
Enemy lacks capability to reach Zaporizhzhia with tube artillery – governor
Russian forces shelled Zaporizhzhia this morning using Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). This type of weapon has allowed them to strike the regional center throughout all four years of the full-scale war. There is currently no threat of shelling with tube artillery.
Injury toll in MLRS strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to six
The enemy launched two MLRS strikes on a residential district of Zaporizhzhia in the morning. The number of injured has risen to six. Most of them will receive treatment at home.
Ukrainian forces hit Khokholskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck the Khokholskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh Region, as well as a Russian drone warehouse and a UAV control point.
Russian drones hit energy facility in Chernihiv region, causing power outages
In the Semenivka community in the Chernihiv region, at around 5 a.m. on January 28, Russian Geran UAVs hit an energy facility, leaving several settlements without power.
Explosions heard in Feodosiia and Sevastopol
Explosions were heard in Feodosiia and Sevastopol in temporarily occupied Crimea.
In Kharkiv region, bodies of four victims and body parts found after Russian strike on train
On the railway in the Barvinkove community of the Kharkiv region, after a Russian attack, the bodies of four victims and body parts were found. The exact number of victims is still being determined.
Russians concentrate forces in Serebrianskyi Forest and Siversk to storm Dronivka — AFU
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russian army is increasing pressure around the village of Dronivka. Ukrainian defenders are fighting to protect the settlement, inflicting losses on the enemy in terms of manpower and equipment.
Russian troops strike medical facility in Kherson, casualties reported
Russian troops attacked a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, injuring two medical workers.
Air Defense Forces destroy 103 out of 146 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 103 out of 146 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of January 27.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia with MLRS, says prosecutor's office
The Russian army struck a residential area of Zaporizhzhia with MLRS. An investigation has been launched.
Three people injured in Odesa region due to Russian drone attacks at night
Three people were injured in the Odesa region as a result of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday night, January 28.
War update: 105 combat engagements on front line over past day, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors most active
On January 27, a total of 105 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
Russian forces attack five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving one dead, others injured
Over the course of the day, the Russian army struck the Nikopol, Synelnykove, Kryvyi Rih, Pavlohrad, and Kamianske districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region.