Russians attack city center of Kharkiv with UAVs, damage reported
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv for the second time since the beginning of the day, striking with unmanned aerial vehicles.
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In Chernihiv region, drone attacks cultural center, injuring woman
In the city of Snovsk, Chernihiv region, on the afternoon of January 18, a Russian strike drone attacked a cultural center, injuring a resident.
Russian army attacks Sumy and Shostka communities with drones, damaging infrastructure
On the night and morning of Monday, January 19, Russian troops attacked Sumy and Shostka communities with drones, damaging residential and civilian infrastructure.
War update: 144 clashes on front line, one-third of them occur in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past day, January 18, there were 144 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front line.
Air defenses neutralize 126 out of 145 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 126 out of the 145 drones launched by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since Sunday evening.
Three injured in 684 Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian invading forces carried out 684 strikes on 34 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region on January 18, leaving three people injured.
Homes, infrastructure damaged in overnight Russian attack on Odesa, one person injured
In Odesa, residential buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged as a result of an overnight Russian attack.
Ukrainian border guards destroy enemy positions, bridges on Kharkiv front
On the Kharkiv front, the Shkval unit of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment is systematically reducing the combat capabilities of Russian forces by using unmanned systems to destroy equipment, bridges, communications assets, and enemy personnel.
Russia planning to draft 409,000 troops in 2026 – Syrskyi
Russia plans to form at least 11 divisions this year and conscript 409,000 personnel.
18 January 2026
War update: 126 clashes on front line, Pokrovsk sector remains most active
Ukrainian forces reported 126 combat engagements on the front, with Russian forces carrying out 39 attacks on Defense Forces positions in the Pokrovsk direction.
Syrskyi announces new offensive operations by AFU
Ukraine will carry out offensive operations to maintain operational initiative.
Syrskyi: Russia aims to scale up drone attacks to 1,000 per day
Russia plans to significantly increase production in order to deploy up to 1,000 drones per day against Ukraine.
Over 20 Russian strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day, causing damage, injuries
On January 18, Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region more than 20 times using artillery and FPV drones.
Body of woman found in Kharkiv district
On January 18, in the Nemyshlianskyi district of Kharkiv, the body of a woman who died from injuries before the ambulance arrived was found.
Czech FM criticizes President Pavel for his statement in Kyiv
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka criticized Czech President Petr Pavel for some of his statements during his visit to Kyiv.
In Kherson, Russian troops remotely mined area near hospital
In Kherson, law enforcement officers have recorded new cases of remote mining of the city's territory by the Russian army.
Russian troops shell Sumy region more than 100 times over past day, casualties reported
Over the past day, January 17, Russian forces shelled the territory of Sumy region more than 100 times, with civilians among the injured.
Russians attack seven settlements in Donetsk region over past day; injuries reported
Yesterday in the Donetsk region, seven settlements came under Russian shelling, as a result of which two people were wounded.
Ukrainian forces deny Russian claims of capturing Minkivka in Donetsk region
Minkivka, in the Sloviansk sector of the front, remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Over 1,300 Russian drones, 1,050 guided bombs hit Ukraine in one week, Zelensky says
Over the past week, Russia has launched over 1,300 attack drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
Over 1,300 Russian drones, 1,050 guided bombs hit Ukraine in one week, Zelensky says
Over the past week, Russia has launched over 1,300 attack drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
Deadly Russian attacks on Kharkiv region leave three dead, 11 wounded
Over the past day, January 17, Russian forces shelled the city of Kharkiv and 12 settlements in the Kharkiv region, killing three people and injuring 11.
Injuries reported as Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces attacked the Vasylkivka community in the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, injuring six people and causing fires.
War update: 133 clashes on frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in three sectors
On January 17, 133 clashes were recorded between Ukrainian and Russian forces, as the enemy concentrated their main efforts on the Pokrovsk sector and stepped up attacks in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
General Staff shows Ukrainian weapons shooting down Russian drones
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed how Russian drones are shot down using Ukrainian weapons.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 167 Russian drones
Air defense forces have neutralized 167 unmanned aerial vehicles used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine since Saturday evening; enemy strikes were recorded at 15 locations.
General Staff shows Ukrainian weapons shooting down Russian drones
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed how Russian drones are shot down using Ukrainian weapons.
Border guards showed how they destroy Russian assault groups in South Slobozhansky direction
Operators of the Furia strike drone unit of the Hart border brigade demonstrated how drones are used to destroy small Russian assault groups attempting to breach the state border in the Kharkiv region.
Russian army loses another 830 soldiers in war against Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to January 18, 2026, reached about 1,226,420 people, of which 830 were eliminated in the last 24 hours.
In Zaporizhzhia, Russian Molniya caught in anti-drone net
More than a hundred anti-drone tunnels have already been built on major roads in frontline communities in the Zaporizhzhia region. Enemy drones, including attack drones, fall into these traps without reaching their targets.