AFU captures three enemy assault troops in Pokrovsk
Fighters of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade took three Russian assault troops prisoner in the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.
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Enemy shells Kherson region throughout day, leaving one dead and one injured
Russian troops shelled the Kherson region with artillery, mortars, multiple launch rocket systems, and drones throughout the day, killing one person and injuring another.
Newly developed Russian reconnaissance drone, Knyaz Veshchy Oleg, shot down over Huliaipole
Pilots from the Pentagon Battalion's interceptors shot down a Russian Knyaz Veshchy Oleg reconnaissance drone, the cutting-edge development from the aggressor country, in the skies over Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.
War update: 74 clashes along frontline since dawn, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole see fiercest Russian assaults
Since the start of the day, 74 clashes have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy concentrating most of its efforts on the Pokrovsk direction and showing heightened activity near Huliaipole.
Russians drop three aerial bombs on Kramatorsk community, killing and injuring people
The Russian army shelled the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region in the morning, killing a civilian.
Enemies attack State Emergency Service car with drone in Zaporizhzhia
In Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia district, an enemy drone attacked an Emergency Service vehicle.
Woman killed in Kherson in Russian shelling
A woman was killed in the Dnipro district of Kherson as a result of Russian shelling; her identity is being established.
Russian drone attacks Emergency Service vehicle in Zaporizhzhia
In Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia district, an enemy drone attacked a State Emergency Service (DSNS) vehicle.
Zelensky: About 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heat as nearly 60% lack electricity
As of this morning, about 4,000 homes in Kyiv are still without heat, and almost 60% of the capital is without electricity.
Russians seek to expand combat zone to Nesterne and Kruhle in Kharkiv region
Over the past few days, Russian occupation forces, in addition to the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions, have been conducting the most active combat operations in the area of the settlements of Dihtiarne, Nestern, and Kruhle in the Kharkiv region.
Russian forces attack Chornomorsk community, destroying private homes
On the morning of January 21, Russian invaders attacked the Chornomorsk community in the Odesa region, causing damage and destruction.
Intelligence reveals design details and manufacturers of Russia's Iskander-K Missile
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has disclosed the design and manufacturing cooperation enterprises involved in producing Iskander-K cruise missiles.
Head of DIU met with unit commanders on Zaporizhzhia front
Lieutenant General Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) of the Ministry of Defense, and commanders of units on the Zaporizhzhia frontline have identified ways to deepen cooperation and coordination between all components of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian attack damages energy facility in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, an energy facility was damaged as a result of an enemy drone attack, leaving several thousand customers without electricity.
Seventeen buildings damaged in Kryvyi Rih by Iskander-M missile strike
Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih overnight: An Iskander-M missile hit a densely populated urban area in the city's Metalurhiinyi district.
Four regions left without power after Russian attacks — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of January 21, customers in four regions are without power due to new attacks; the situation in Kyiv and the Kyiv region remains difficult.
Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia
The enemies are conducting air strikes on Zaporizhzhia, with explosions heard across the city.
Russian drones damage lyceum and cultural center in Chernihiv region
Yesterday, an enemy drone exploded on the territory of a lyceum in the village of Dobrianka community in Chernihiv region, while another one damaged a cultural center in Semenivka.
Enemies strike furniture warehouse in Odesa region, injuring man
On the night of January 21, Russian troops launched a massive drone attack on southern Odesa. Residential and industrial infrastructure was damaged, and a man was injured.
Hourly power cuts to be in effect in all regions today — Ukrenergo
On Wednesday, January 21, hourly power cuts will be in effect for residents in all regions of Ukraine, while industrial users will face power restrictions.
War update: 110 clashes on front lines, fiercest battles occur in Pokrovsk sector
On the front line over the past day, January 20, 110 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded, with most attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Enemy shells eight settlements yesterday in Kharkiv region, five people injured
In the Kharkiv region yesterday, January 20, eight settlements were hit by Russian strikes, leaving five people injured.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region and injure seven others
Russian troops killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded seven others over the past day, January 20.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 84 out of 97 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 84 out of the 97 drones that Russia used to attack the country since the evening of January 20.
Casualties reported as Russian forces launch nighttime missile strike on Kryvyi Rih
At night, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. Nine private houses and five apartment buildings were damaged, along with an administrative building and vehicles.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,170 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to January 21, 2026, amount to approximately 1,229,740 personnel, including 1,170 over the past day alone.
Russians launch 749 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region in one day, killing and injuring civilians
Over the past day, Russian invading forces carried out 749 attacks on 34 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving four people killed and six others wounded.
“Achilles” fighters strike Russia’s Borisoglebsk-2 EW system near Vovchansk
Fighters of the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade “Achilles” tracked down and carried out a series of strikes against a rare Russian Borisoglebsk-2 electronic warfare (EW) system near Vovchansk.
Part of occupied Crimea left without power due to accident
Part of temporarily occupied Crimea was left without power on the morning of January 20 due to an accident.