New Octopus drone shown to British delegation in Kyiv
In Kyiv, the latest version of the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone was demonstrated to a British delegation led by UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.
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Mathernova responds to new massive Russian attack on Ukraine
Russia is deliberately targeting the energy sector in an attempt to break Ukrainians in winter, but Ukraine will stand firm.
Nearly 46% of Kyiv housing stock left without heating after Russian attack – Kuleba
As a result of the overnight attack, 5,635 buildings in Kyiv have been left without heating – about 46% of the city's housing stock. Sixty additional repair teams have been deployed to speed up restoration work.
Navy shows destruction of Russian airfield in Dzhankoy
Soldiers from the 426th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment of the 30th Marine Corps showed how they struck the control tower of the Russian military airfield in Dzhankoy in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians have updated their attack tactics – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had received a report from the Ukrainian Air Force commander on the first evidence of the enemy's updated tactics and had instructed that partners be informed accordingly.
Power outages reported in Kyiv and six regions due to massive Russian attack
As of the morning of January 20, due to a new massive attack on the energy infrastructure in Kyiv and six other regions, customers are without power.
Air Defense Forces destroy 27 missiles and 315 drones used by Russians
On the night of January 20, air defense units hit 342 enemy targets. In particular, 14 Iskander-M/S-300 ballistic missiles, 13 Kh-101 cruise missiles, and 315 enemy UAVs.
Zelensky: Air defense missiles received day before significantly help repel Russia's night attack
On January 20, Air Defense Forces struck a significant number of Russian targets, as Ukraine had received the necessary missiles a day before the attack.
Ukraine honors defenders of Donetsk Airport today
On January 20, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance for the Defenders of Donetsk Airport.
War update: 165 clashes on front line over past day, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors most active
On January 19, 165 combat engagements were recorded between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian occupiers.
Russian attacks leave four people injured over past day in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, four people sustained injuries over the course of the day as a result of Russian aggression.
Nighttime attack on Dnipro: Two women injured
In Dnipro, two women were injured and damage was caused by a nighttime Russian attack.
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 20, 2026, amount to approximately 1,225,590 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.
Russians attack 39 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Region over past day; three people wounded
Over the course of the day, the occupiers carried out 789 strikes on 39 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Region. Three people were injured as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia city and Zaporizhzhia district.
Technicians neutralize Russian drone equipped with anti-tank mine in Sumy region
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians of the Sumy Regional Police neutralized an enemy drone that had been fitted with an anti-tank mine containing 6 kilograms of explosive material.
Defense Forces disrupt Russian command and communications system in Kupiansk sector
In the Kupiansk sector, units of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade eliminated enemy personnel, destroyed shelters, and also disrupted the command and communications system of the Russian invaders.
Russian commander notified in absentia of suspicion over orders to strike Ukraine's energy sector
A deputy commander of a Russian Armed Forces unit has been notified in absentia of suspicion for ordering strikes on Ukraine's energy and gas transmission infrastructure using Geran-2 type UAVs.
SBU's Center of Special Operations “A” destroys $4 billion worth of enemy air defense systems in 2025
In 2025, the Center of Special Operations “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed and disabled key elements of the Russian Federation's echeloned air defense system worth approximately $4 billion.
19 January 2026
New Deputy Commander of Air Force will be responsible for development of small air defense systems - Fedorov
The newly appointed Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Pavlo Yelizarov (call sign “Lazar”), will be responsible for the development of small-scale air defense.
Ukraine and Britain agree on systematic exchange of weapons-use data
The defense ministers of Ukraine and the United Kingdom, Mykhailo Fedorov and John Healey, have agreed on a systematic exchange of data on the use of weapons within the framework of joint work, which will allow for faster improvement of technologies in accordance with battlefield conditions and increase efficiency for both countries.
Zelensky: Russia prepares new massive attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing for a new massive strike against Ukraine.
Zelensky approved appointment of Yelizarov as new deputy commander of Air Force
President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the appointment of Pavlo Yelizarov as the new deputy commander of the Air Force and announced a new approach to the use of air defense systems, mobile fire groups, and interceptor drones.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region: Seven injured, damage reported
Throughout the day, Russian forces struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. Seven people were injured, and civilian facilities were damaged.
Zelensky, Fedorov approve candidate for Air Force Deputy Commander
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have approved the candidate for a new Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who will be responsible for the short-range air defense system.
Poland preparing EUR 220-230M military aid package for Ukraine – ambassador
Warsaw is preparing its 47th package of military assistance for Ukraine worth EUR 220-230 million, which Ukraine expects to receive in the coming months.
Enemy reduces assaults in south as air strikes and FPV attacks intensify - spox Voloshyn
Over the past week, Russian troops have slightly reduced the number of assaults in the south, but have significantly increased the use of aviation and FPV drones, suffering significant losses in manpower and equipment.
Russia launched air strike on Kharkiv
Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs.
Russian forces unable to capture Huliaipole, attempt to mine it – military spokesperson
Russian forces are unable to gain a foothold in Huliaipole and are therefore trying to isolate the city through active assaults, massive air strikes, and extensive mining, including the use of drones.
Zelensky holds energy coordination call: Air Force to modernize systems for countering Shahed drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Defense, will transform the system for countering "Shahed" drones amid the difficult situation in the energy sector.
Russia intensifies strikes with guided aerial bombs in south, using scorched earth policy — Voloshyn
The increase in air strikes and the use of guided bombs in the south are linked to the enemy's tactics of high-altitude strikes, preparing the terrain for assault operations.