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.
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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.
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.
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Italy sends first batch of aid to Ukraine to support energy sector
Italy has sent Ukraine its first shipment of aid to help address the energy crisis caused by Russian attacks on infrastructure.
Russians preparing new strike on Ukraine – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing another large-scale attack.
Zelensky says SSU preparing new operations to change course of war
Acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhenii Khmara briefed President Volodymyr Zelensky on special operations conducted on the front ine and on the territory of the aggressor state.
Zelensky, Macron agree on new French deliveries of aircraft and air defense missiles
Following a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will soon receive additional generators from France, and that further deliveries of aircraft and missiles for air defense systems are expected this year.
Rubio says US will play 'key role' in security guarantees for Ukraine
The United States will play a "key role" in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, with the active involvement of Europe.
Belarus provides Russia with its mobile communication towers, helps coordinate drone attacks on Ukraine – expert
Russia is increasingly launching drones that use Starlink satellite communications and alternative navigation systems to bypass Ukrainian electronic warfare. Belarus is also actively assisting in coordinating Russian drone operations.
Abu Dhabi Talks: Expert Assessments and Expectations for the Next Round
The February 1 Meeting Will Show Whether Meaningful Progress is Possible in the Energy and Humanitarian Domains
Fedorov rules out mass installation of anti-drone nets in Zaporizhzhia, more effective methods available
There are currently no plans to install anti-drone nets on a large scale in Zaporizhzhia, as more effective methods of countering strike drones are available.
War update: 46 clashes on front line since morning, Pokrovsk sector most active
Since the start of the day, 46 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders have been recorded on the front line.
Water supply issue in Donetsk worsens, says CCD
The situation with access to water in the temporarily occupied Donetsk is only getting worse, despite recent statements by representatives of the Russian “administration” about “increasing the number of water trucks.”
Ukrainian border guards destroy advanced Russian EW system Tirada-2
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, border guards, together with a neighboring unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, destroyed the Russian electronic warfare system Tirada-2, designed to disable communication satellites.
China supports Russian production of Oreshnik missiles – The Telegraph
China is helping Russia expand the production of Oreshnik ballistic missiles by supplying specialized equipment and machine tools.
Medic and musician Mykola Dziak dies from combat wounds
Mykola Dziak, a soloist of the bands the Secret of the Third Planet and the House of Griboyedov and a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has died in hospital from severe wounds sustained while carrying out a combat mission.
War correspondent rescues child from burning apartment in Kyiv region after Russian strike kills her mother
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Marian Kushnir rescued a child from a high-rise apartment building in the Bucha district of the Kyiv region that was attacked by Russian forces.
Russia actively using infiltration tactics with assault groups on Eastern axis – CCD
On the eastern axis, Russian forces are actively attempting to infiltrate with assault groups, including by disguising themselves as civilians. At the same time, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are systematically disrupting these attempts and carrying out countermeasures.
Shadow fleet of Russia, Iran, and Venezuela: Ukrainian intel releases data on 66 vessels
The Main Directorate of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has published data on 66 vessels belonging to the so-called shadow fleet of Russia, Iran, and Venezuela on the War&Sanctions portal, as well as ships involved in the theft of Ukrainian grain and those exposed for violating Ukraine’s state border.
War correspondent rescues child from burning apartment in Kyiv region after Russian strike kills her mother
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Marian Kushnir rescued a child from a high-rise apartment building in the Bucha district of the Kyiv region that was attacked by Russian forces.
Enemy lacks capability to reach Zaporizhzhia with tube artillery – governor
Russian forces shelled Zaporizhzhia this morning using Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). This type of weapon has allowed them to strike the regional center throughout all four years of the full-scale war. There is currently no threat of shelling with tube artillery.
Ukrainian forces hit Khokholskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck the Khokholskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh Region, as well as a Russian drone warehouse and a UAV control point.
Negotiation team outlines pending elements of post-war reconstruction for US agreement, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with the negotiation team and government officials, has identified issues that need further elaboration in the agreement with the US on post-war reconstruction.
Explosions heard in Feodosiia and Sevastopol
Explosions were heard in Feodosiia and Sevastopol in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians concentrate forces in Serebrianskyi Forest and Siversk to storm Dronivka — AFU
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russian army is increasing pressure around the village of Dronivka. Ukrainian defenders are fighting to protect the settlement, inflicting losses on the enemy in terms of manpower and equipment.
Air Defense Forces destroy 103 out of 146 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 103 out of 146 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of January 27.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia with MLRS, says prosecutor's office
The Russian army struck a residential area of Zaporizhzhia with MLRS. An investigation has been launched.
Three people injured in Odesa region due to Russian drone attacks at night
Three people were injured in the Odesa region as a result of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday night, January 28.
War update: 105 combat engagements on front line over past day, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors most active
On January 27, a total of 105 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 690 over past day
Total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to January 28, 2026, amount to approximately 1,236,570 personnel, including 690 over the past day.