Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault near Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi – military
Fighters of the 151st Reconnaissance Battalion have thwarted an attempt by Russian forces to break through toward Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in the Kharkiv region.
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Spox Voloshyn: Russia sends special contingent to south of prisoners and sick
Russian troops plan to recruit more than 1,300 people from special contingents, including former prisoners and people with hepatitis C, to staff assault units in the southern direction.
Russian propaganda spreads fake claims about killing of military recruitment officer, mobilization of Ukrainians with autism
Russian propagandists fabricated a message from the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office and a video from an international organization
Seven more villages in Kharkiv region announce forced evacuation of families with children
Seven villages in the Starosaltivska community in the Kharkiv region have announced the forced evacuation of families with children.
Three wounded as Russian forces strike two settlements in Zaporizhzhia district
Russian forces have attacked the Zaporizhzhia district, injuring three people.
IAEA confirms Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector pose direct nuclear threat - FM Sybiha
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed at an extraordinary meeting of the organization that Russia's systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy sector pose a direct nuclear threat.
Ukraine urges suspension of Russia's membership at extraordinary IAEA board meeting
Ukraine has called for the suspension of Russia's membership on the IAEA Board of Governors and proposed amendments to the IAEA Statute to limit the rights of the aggressor state.
Russian propaganda spreads over 350 fake stories on body exchanges to exaggerate AFU losses
Russia has intensified its information manipulation around the topic of Ukraine's losses, using the exchange of bodies of the dead as a tool to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine and exaggerate Ukrainian losses. In total, more than 350 manipulative publications were recorded in foreign media.
Germany's Federal Council calls on Russia to end war, withdraw troops from Ukraine
Germany's Federal Council (Bundesrat), which represents the federal states, condemned Russia's war against Ukraine and called on Moscow to immediately cease all attacks and fully withdraw its troops from all parts of Ukraine.
Shmyhal, Kyiv energy workers discuss infrastructure recovery needs
Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, during his visit to an energy facility in Kyiv damaged by Russian attacks, discussed with energy workers their urgent needs for carrying out repair works.
Russians damage Philip Morris tobacco factory in Kharkiv region at night
As a result of the Russian attack last night, part of the Philip Morris tobacco company's factory in Kharkiv was damaged.
Putin does not need energy truce; he needs to keep Trump on his toes, says Ohryzko
Former Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko believes that Russia does not need a so-called energy truce. However, under the current circumstances, Putin needs something to make sure that Trump gives all his attention to what the Russians are doing and tells him that Russia is on the offensive.
Russian forces make no significant gains near Hrabovske in Sumy region – military
Russian invading forces have not achieved significant progress in the area of the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region, despite attempts by some groups to infiltrate, Ukrainian military officials report.
Zelensky orders creation of drone defense along line between Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the Minister of Defense and the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force with developing drone defense along the line between Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
Russia’s battlefield losses surge in recent weeks due to Ukrainian drones – Bloomberg
The number of Russian soldiers killed in action in the war against Ukraine has risen sharply over the past several weeks due to Ukrainian drone operations.
In Kupiansk, about 50 Russian soldiers blocked in one of neighborhoods, says Tregubov
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, a Russian unit found itself isolated in one of the residential neighborhoods, unable to receive reinforcements or evacuate.
Zelensky: Russia shifts attacks from energy sites to logistics
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that there were no strikes on energy facilities last night, but there is now a shift by the Russian army toward strikes on logistics.
Russian troops increase pressure on Vovchansk and nearby settlements, says Tregubov
Russian troops have intensified combat operations in the Vovchansk sector, leveraging their numerical superiority and favorable terrain. The situation in the Vovchansk and Vovchanski Khutory areas remains difficult.
Kremlin confirms Trump's request to refrain from strikes on Kyiv until February 1
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims that US President Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to refrain from strikes on Kyiv until February 1, and that Putin allegedly agreed.
Ukrainian, Polish Defense Ministers discuss air defense boost, drones, and MiG-29 transfer
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed strengthening air defense, developing drones, and the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Reports of mass mining investigated in Zaporizhzhia and Kamianets-Podilskyi
The police are investigating reports of mining of facilities in Zaporizhzhia. Ninety-eight reports have been received. In Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi region, reports of mining were also received, including at educational institutions and the city council.
Russia to increase pressure on frontline in February – CCD
Russian forces will attempt to increase pressure on the front in February, both in eastern Ukraine and in other directions.
Russians launch dozens of strikes on logistics in Dnipropetrovsk region over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders carried out dozens of strikes on logistics along the Bohuslav–Petropavlivka section of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Pentagon signs contract for maintenance of F-16 fighter jets transferred to Ukraine
The United States Department of War has signed a contract for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets, including those transferred to Ukraine.
Russians launch dozens of strikes on logistics in Dnipropetrovsk region over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders carried out dozens of strikes on logistics along the Bohuslav–Petropavlivka section of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia may benefit from moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure – ISW
A temporary moratorium on long-range strikes could be beneficial for Russia if both Russia and Ukraine take part in it.
Zelensky: Ukraine has no official information about agreements between Trump and Putin in Alaska
The Ukrainian side was not informed of the content of the agreements reached during the Anchorage meeting.
Ukrainian FM on Russia's request to UN: General Assembly rejects seizure of Crimea and Donetsk region
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has responded to Russia's attempts to legitimize its occupation of the Donetsk region at the UN.
In response to invitation to Moscow, Zelensky offers meeting with Putin in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready for talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, but that Moscow and Minsk cannot serve as venues for the talks.
Zelensky: We are not ready for compromises that lead to violation of territorial integrity
No compromise has yet been reached on the issue of the Donetsk region; the territorial issue must be resolved at the leadership level.