Russians attack city center of Kharkiv with UAVs, damage reported
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv for the second time since the beginning of the day, striking with unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Khartiia controls center of Kupiansk, clearing operations ongoing
The search-and-strike unit Khartiia controls the central part of the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region and the city council building; stabilization measures are ongoing.
National Guard strengthens security at Chornobyl NPP and exclusion zone
The National Guard is strengthening protection and security at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the exclusion zone, and deepening cooperation with the Defense Forces to ensure security.
In Chernihiv region, drone attacks cultural center, injuring woman
In the city of Snovsk, Chernihiv region, on the afternoon of January 18, a Russian strike drone attacked a cultural center, injuring a resident.
Russian troops strike Sloviansk with glide bombs, one person injured
Russian forces carried out a KAB airstrike on Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast in the morning, injuring a woman and damaging houses.
More than 30,000 users left without power in Odesa region due to Russian attack
On the night of January 19, Russians attacked the energy infrastructure of the Odesa region, leaving 30,800 customers without power.
Russia attacks critical infrastructure in Kharkiv
The Russian army struck critical infrastructure in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv.
Russian troops strike Kharkiv
On the morning of January 19, the Russian army struck the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv.
Invaders try to replace damaged air defense systems in Crimea rapidly — Pletenchuk
Russian troops are trying to quickly replace air defense systems in the temporarily occupied Crimea, which were destroyed by the Defense Forces.
Enemies strike Zaporizhzhia, explosions heard in the city
Russian troops have attacked Zaporizhzhia; there may be disruptions in water and electricity supply.
Russian army attacks Sumy and Shostka communities with drones, damaging infrastructure
On the night and morning of Monday, January 19, Russian troops attacked Sumy and Shostka communities with drones, damaging residential and civilian infrastructure.
Syrskyi visits Pokrovsk sector: Russians try to increase pressure, pulling up reserves
The operational situation in the Pokrovsk sector remains difficult, with about 50 combat clashes occurring there each day, but the Ukrainian troops are holding their ground.
War update: 144 clashes on front line, one-third of them occur in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past day, January 18, there were 144 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front line.
Russians shell five settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging infrastructure
Five settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian attack yesterday.
Air defenses neutralize 126 out of 145 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 126 out of the 145 drones launched by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since Sunday evening.
Three injured in 684 Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian invading forces carried out 684 strikes on 34 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region on January 18, leaving three people injured.
Homes, infrastructure damaged in overnight Russian attack on Odesa, one person injured
In Odesa, residential buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged as a result of an overnight Russian attack.
Russia loses 1,020 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,227,440 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 19, 2026, with 1,020 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian border guards destroy enemy positions, bridges on Kharkiv front
On the Kharkiv front, the Shkval unit of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment is systematically reducing the combat capabilities of Russian forces by using unmanned systems to destroy equipment, bridges, communications assets, and enemy personnel.
One person injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
One person has been injured in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, with the consequences of the strike being assessed.
Russian soldiers fleeing combat positions – intercept
Russian troops are abandoning their comrades and leaving combat positions.
Russia planning to draft 409,000 troops in 2026 – Syrskyi
Russia plans to form at least 11 divisions this year and conscript 409,000 personnel.
Partisans disable substation in Russia’s Bryansk region
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement struck Russian military logistics by damaging a key electrical substation in Russia’s Bryansk region.
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Zelensky honors soldiers achieving strong results in defending frontline positions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recognized the military units defending positions across various sectors of the front in Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
War update: 126 clashes on front line, Pokrovsk sector remains most active
Ukrainian forces reported 126 combat engagements on the front, with Russian forces carrying out 39 attacks on Defense Forces positions in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russians strike Naftogaz facilities over past week – Zelensky
Russian invaders carried out strikes throughout the week on facilities of the company Naftogaz in various regions of Ukraine, including yesterday targeting gas production.
Syrskyi announces new offensive operations by AFU
Ukraine will carry out offensive operations to maintain operational initiative.
Russians hit key energy facility in Chernihiv region, leaving settlements in darkness
On January 18, Russian forces attacked a critical energy facility in the Koriukivka district of the Chernihiv region.
Syrskyi: Russia aims to scale up drone attacks to 1,000 per day
Russia plans to significantly increase production in order to deploy up to 1,000 drones per day against Ukraine.