Sub-zero temperatures to return to Ukraine after warming, forecaster says
This week, Ukraine will see a slight rise in temperatures, but closer to the weekend, some regions will experience a noticeable drop in temperatures.
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More than 200 settlements in Vinnytsia region left without power due to icy wires
In the Vinnytsia region, 243 settlements have been left without power due to icy power lines. Emergency power cuts are in effect.
27 January 2026
710,000 people remain without electricity in Kyiv - Shmyhal
As of the evening of January 27, 710,000 people in Kyiv remain without electricity.
Hot water supply restricted in some Kyiv buildings to restore heating — Kyiv City Military Administration
Hot water supply has been temporarily restricted in some residential buildings in Kyiv.
Witkoff states that “way for new future” opens up for Israel and Gaza Strip
According to US Special Representative Stephen Witkoff, the path to a new future has now opened up for Israel and the Gaza Strip, one that could be defined by peace rather than war.
Mstyslav Chernov’s film '2000 Meters to Andriivka' shortlisted for BAFTA 2026
The film 2000 Meters to Andriivka by Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov has been shortlisted for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards in the Best Documentary category.
Total infrastructure collapse in occupied Hola Prystan leaves residents without basic services
In the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region, the Hola Prystan community is facing an extremely critical situation: it has been left without communication, electricity, gas, heating, or medical care; bakeries have stopped operating, and people are buying up whatever they can find and whatever remains in grocery stores.
Poland raises approximately €2 million for generators for Kyiv
As of January 27, Poland has raised over PLN 8.2 million (approximately €2 million) through a nationwide fundraiser for generators called "Warmth from Poland for Kyiv."
Zelensky honors memory of Holocaust victims in Babyn Yar
President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of Holocaust victims in Babyn Yar in Kyiv.
Russia turns denial of medical care into tool against Crimean political prisoners
For years, Russia has been delaying an urgently needed heart surgery for Crimean political prisoner Amet Suleimanov, turning the systematic denial of medical care into a tool of slow destruction of political prisoners in occupied Crimea.
Two modular towns for temporary accommodation operating in Kherson region
Two modular towns for the temporary accommodation of evacuees are currently operating in the Kherson region, while six additional temporary shelters are functioning within the Kherson community.
Death toll from protests in Iran climbs to over 5,800, human rights activists say
The American human rights organization HRANA has confirmed the deaths of 5,848 people during protests in Iran, of whom 5,520 were protesters, 77 were minors, 209 were security forces personnel, and 42 were bystanders.
Leading Lithuanian universities join Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, Zelenska says
Leading Lithuanian universities have joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, an initiative to study Ukraine and Ukrainian studies in educational institutions around the world, which already brings together 60 institutions in 23 countries.
Russia spreading claims that Ukrainian concessions in talks could allegedly solve power supply problems – CCD
Russia is ramping up an information operation around the energy situation in Ukraine, using bot networks, pseudo-regional channels, and humanitarian blackmail to exert political pressure on the Ukrainian authorities.
26 January 2026
Zelensky on energy situation: Kyiv faces biggest challenges with 174 teams working on recovery
A total of 174 brigades are working to eliminate the consequences of Russian strikes in Kyiv, with additional teams from other cities ready to help.
Ukraine deploys 54 mobile “resilience wagons” across 12 regions
Ukrzaliznytsia has deployed a network of mobile resilience hubs in 12 regions of Ukraine, currently consisting of 54 railway wagons.
Prokudin: Most centrally heated high-rise buildings in Kherson have heat
Most high-rise buildings in Kherson that are centrally heated have heat.
Emergency blackouts introduced in two districts of Kyiv region
In parts of the Brovary and Boryspil districts, the hourly power-cut schedules are temporarily invalid.
Another 12 underground hospitals set up in deoccupied Kherson region, Prokudin says
Twelve more underground hospitals are being set up in the deoccupied territory of Kherson region.
Extradition in anti-corruption cases: Klymenko says most complicated situation is in Austria
Over the past four years, seven individuals involved in cases investigated by anti-corruption agencies have been extradited from abroad to Ukraine.
More than 1,200 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating - Zelensky
After a special conference call, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the situation in Kyiv remains extremely difficult, with more than 1,200 apartment buildings without heating. The situation is particularly difficult on the left bank of the city.
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra reports damage from Russian attack
The facilities of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the night of January 24.
Kyiv receives 130 generators from Poland
Kyiv has received 130 generators of various capacities from Poland.
Kyiv region returns to power-cut schedules
Starting today, the Kyiv region is switching from network restrictions to an hourly power-cut schedule.
Rescuer who was hit by second Russian strike on Kyiv on January 9 dies in hospital
A 36-year-old rescuer from the State Emergency Service, Oleksandr Zibrov, who was hit by a second Russian strike on January 9 in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, died in hospital from his injuries.
Limited-mobility residents of Kyiv’s Desnianskyi district relocated to care facilities due to lack of heating
Single residents with limited mobility in Kyiv’s Desnianskyi district are being temporarily relocated to care facilities due to the absence of heating in residential buildings following a Russian attack on January 24.
25 January 2026
Pope Leo appeals for peace in Ukraine during Sunday prayer
During his Sunday prayer, Pope Leo XIV urged renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine and reiterated his appeal for prayers for peace in the country.
Rescue worker dies during restoration work at energy facility in Kyiv
A 31-year-old rescue worker and climber, Oleksandr Pytaichuk, perished during emergency restoration work at an energy facility in Kyiv.
1,300 emergency shelters set up in Kyiv
There are currently 1,300 invincibility points (emergency shelters) operating in Kyiv, and two additional large heating centers, each with an area of 700 square meters, are being set up.