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29 January 2026
EU mobilizes additional €50M for Ukraine’s winter energy aid
The European Commission, together with the European Investment Bank, has today provided an additional €50 million to Naftogaz of Ukraine.
Kyiv loses its electricity generation capacity due to Russian attacks, expert says
It will take months to restore Kyiv's own electricity generation capacity, so power cuts will continue in the city for the foreseeable future.
Zelensky honors memory of Kruty Heroes and current war soldiers at Askold's Grave
President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of the fallen Heroes of Kruty and the current soldiers of the war at Askold's Grave.
Zelensky honors memory of Kruty Heroes and current war soldiers at Askold's Grave
President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of the fallen Heroes of Kruty and the current soldiers of the war at Askold's Grave.
National Bank cuts key policy rate to 15%
The National Bank of Ukraine has lowered its key policy rate from 15.5% to 15%.
Zelensky honors memory of Kruty Heroes and current war soldiers at Askold's Grave
President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of the fallen Heroes of Kruty and the current soldiers of the war at Askold's Grave.
In Ukraine, enemy shelling causes new power outages in three regions
As of the morning of January 29, 531 settlements in seven regions are without power due to bad weather. Shelling has caused new power outages in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Defense Forces repel assault on Kruhlyk Island in Prydniprovske sector
Ukrainian troops stopped an enemy attempt to land on Kruhlyk Island in the Prydniprovske sector.
1,000 bodies returned to Ukraine, Russia claims they belong to Ukrainian military personnel
As part of repatriation efforts, 1,000 bodies (remains) of the deceased have been returned to Ukraine, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian defenders.
Defense Forces strike radar station, drone control centers, and Russian ammunition depot
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Russian 1L119 Nebo-SVU radar station, several enemy UAV control points, and an ammunition depot.
On Pavlohrad-Pokrovsk-Dmytrivka highway, Russians attack civilian cars with drones 10 times today, says volunteer
The danger to civilian transport and volunteer crews on the Pavlohrad-Pokrovsk-Dmytrivka route has increased significantly.
Drone operators destroy car carrying Russians trying to break through to Myrnohrad center
FPV drone operators from the 79th Separate Air Assault Tavria Brigade destroyed a car carrying Russian invaders who were trying to break through to the center of Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast to reinforce the capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.
613 high-rise buildings in Kyiv remain without heating
As of the morning of January 29, 613 high-rise buildings in Kyiv remain without heating.
Weather conditions affect drone efficiency on front line, says Tregubov
Snow, ice, and sharp temperature fluctuations reduce the drone efficiency on the front line.
Russian army shells communications, energy, and transport facilities in Chernihiv region
Over the past day, Russian troops shelled communications, energy, and transport facilities, as well as critical infrastructure enterprises in four districts of the Chernihiv region.
There is currently no threat of attacks from sea, says Pletenchuk
Russian warships and submarines have not been spotted in the sea for over a week.
In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian troops clear settlements after enemy assaults, says Demchenko
In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian units are clearing settlements and capturing invaders after unsuccessful attempts to advance.
Russians attack five communities in Sumy region in 24 hours, causing damage
Russian troops launched nearly 10 strikes on seven settlements in five communities in the Sumy region over the past 24 hours.
Air Defense Forces destroy 84 out of 105 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 84 out of 105 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of January 28.
In Odesa, victim toll of Russian attack on January 27 climbs to four
In Odesa, the victim toll of the Russian drone attack on January 27 has increased to four.
Dmytro Kavun, President of Dignitas Ukraine (USA)
Ukraine Must Win This War Through Technology and Not at the Cost of Human Lives
War update: 117 combat clashes on front lines over past day
On Wednesday, January 28, Ukrainian forces engaged in 117 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line.
Three killed, 16 injured in 841 Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
On January 28, Russian forces carried out 841 strikes on 34 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were killed and another 16 were injured as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district.
Russia loses 830 soldiers, one aircraft in war against Ukraine over past day
Total combat losses of Russian troops in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to January 29, 2026 are estimated at about 1,237,400 personnel, including 830 killed or wounded over the past day.
Over 200 children remain in Mykolaivka in Donetsk region
More than 200 children currently remain in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region.
New distribution scheme for highly dangerous drug kratom uncovered in Ukraine
Law enforcement officers have uncovered the activities of a criminal organization that established the smuggling of the narcotic drug kratom from the Czech Republic and its sale by mail across Ukraine.
State Emergency Service shows aftermath of Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia region
In the Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian strike overnight left three people dead and one person injured. One private house was destroyed and seven others were damaged.
Over 200 children remain in Mykolaivka in Donetsk region
More than 200 children currently remain in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region.
Witkoff, Kushner will not take part in next round of talks in UAE – Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the most difficult issue in negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine remains Russia's territorial claims to the Donetsk region.