Russians strike Semenivka, Chernihiv region, four people injured
Russian forces struck the residential area of Semenivka in the Chernihiv region with a strike drone, injuring four people.
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Russia considers options to strike substations of Ukrainian nuclear power plants – HUR
Russia is considering options to strike substations that ensure the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Russians strike Kharkiv's Industrialnyi district, injury toll rises to three
The number of people injured in Kharkiv as a result of the Russian strike on the city's Industrialnyi district has increased to three.
We accelerate agreements on importing additional energy equipment – Zelensky
The Ukrainian authorities are accelerating all processes related to the import of additional energy equipment as much as possible
Zelensky discusses air defense operations with Fedorov
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the work of air defense with newly appointed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Defense Forces refute Russian claims about capture of Zakitne in Donetsk region
In the Sloviansk sector, the defense of the settlement of Zakitne is ongoing, and reports alleging its capture by Russian troops do not correspond to reality.
Russians strike Industrialnyi district in Kharkiv, leaving people injured
On January 17 in the daytime, Russian forces launched a strike on the Industrialnyi district of Kharkiv, injuring civilians.
Defense Forces hit Russian Nebo-U radar, Pantsir S1 air defense system in Crimea
In temporarily occupied Crimea, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian Nebo-U radar station and a Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and gun system, as well as a storage site for unmanned aerial vehicles in the Donetsk area.
Russians attack Naftogaz gas production facilities overnight
Over the course of the current week, the aggressor carried out six attacks on the infrastructure of the Naftogaz Group, with the latest strike occurring overnight into January 17.
Russians amassing reserves near Siversk – military
Russian forces are amassing reserves near Siversk and deploying staging areas in the Serebrianskyi Forest to capture Dronivka in the Sloviansk sector of the front.
Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia, causing fire
The enemy Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia. A fire broke out in one of the districts.
Drone attack causes damage in non-residential area of Obolonskyi district in Kyiv
In Kyiv, damage was recorded in a non-residential area of the Obolonskyi district as a result of a nighttime drone attack.
Military: Enemy gathering forces near Myrnohrad to cut off AFU logistics routes
Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk direction are trying to build up forces for further actions to cut off the Ukrainian military's logistics routes and infiltrate Myrnohrad.
Russians strike infrastructure targets in Odesa region
Russian invaders struck infrastructure facilities in the Odesa region.
Russians attack Nikopol district with drones, artillery, causing damage
Russian forces used drones and artillery to strike Nikopol, as well as the Marhanets and Pokrov communities in Dnipropetrovsk region.
War update: 164 combat engagements on front line
On January 16, 164 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the front.
ADF neutralizes 96 of 115 Russian drones since yesterday evening
Air defense forces neutralized 96 of the 115 unmanned aerial vehicles used by Russia to attack Ukraine starting from the evening of January 16.
Russian war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to January 17, 2026, amount to approximately 1,225,590 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.
Russians carry out 677 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, leaving three people wounded
Over the course of the day, the occupiers launched 677 attacks on 29 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring three people.
Explosion in high-rise building in Kharkiv: People reported dead and injured
As a result of the explosion in a multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv, fatalities and casualties were reported.
Border guards strike three quad bikes, Russian vehicle with drones in southern sector
In the southern sector, border guards used unmanned aerial vehicles to hit three quad bikes, a car, and a video surveillance camera of the Russian invaders.
Exterior lighting dimmed at railway stations in five Ukrainian cities
Exterior lighting has been dimmed at railway stations in Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv to save electricity.
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Zelensky: Intelligence reports Russia preparing new massive strikes
According to intelligence reports, Russia is preparing for new massive strikes against Ukraine.
Sixty-seven apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heat
In Kyiv, 67 apartment buildings remain without heating out of the 6,000 that lost heat supply following Russia's massive attack on January 9.
Europe should learn from Ukraine while preparing for war – British general
In a war for survival, any country must be ready to shift its economy to a wartime footing, and Europe should carefully study Ukraine's experience to strengthen its own defense readiness while continuing to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district, casualties reported
Russian forces carried out attacks on the Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, throughout the day, leaving people dead, injuring seven others, and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Almost all parts of Mariupol left without electricity after explosion
Almost all part of Mariupol, temporarily occupied by the Russian army, and nearby settlements have been left without electricity after an explosion.
Poland ready to hand over four MiG-29 jets to Ukraine – Ambassador Bodnar
Poland is ready to transfer four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. They have already passed inspections, and the time and place for their delivery are now being determined.
Plant in Taganrog and ammunition depot in Prymorsk: General Staff clarified results of strikes on enemy targets
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian army ammunition depot in Prymorsk in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region and clarified the results of the strike on the Atlant Aero enterprise.