Almost 58,000 people work in repair teams at energy facilities – Zelensky
Nearly 58,000 people are working around the clock in repair teams on power grids and generation facilities.
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Bessent supports Trump's introduction of tariffs against European countries
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supported President Donald Trump's initiative to impose tariffs on goods from countries that opposed Greenland's accession to the United States.
Syrskyi announces new offensive operations by AFU
Ukraine will carry out offensive operations to maintain operational initiative.
Russians hit key energy facility in Chernihiv region, leaving settlements in darkness
On January 18, Russian forces attacked a critical energy facility in the Koriukivka district of the Chernihiv region.
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.
CCD dismisses reports of “distorted intelligence” shared with U.S.
Information circulating online claiming that Ukraine allegedly provided the United States with “distorted intelligence” is a deliberate conspiratorial fabrication voiced by a foreign media outlet without any supporting facts.
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.
CinC Syrskyi discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with commanders-in-chief of Coalition of Willing countries
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi took part in a regular meeting of the commanders-in-chief of the armed forces of the member states of the “Coalition of the Willing,” which was held in the format of a video conference.
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.
Russia integrates port of Mariupol into its own economy – intelligence
Russia has intensified the use of the seaport in temporarily occupied Mariupol, presenting this as "reconstruction."
US invasion of Greenland will make Putin happy – Sanchez
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday, January 18, that a United States invasion of Greenland would make Russian leader Vladimir Putin "the happiest man in the world."
Russians try to break through defenses in Vovchansk using numerical superiority – military
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian invaders attempted to exploit their numerical superiority and break through defenses in Vovchansk, as well as toward Hrafske, Vovchanski Khutory, and Zybyne.
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.
Disputes between US and Europe benefit China and Russia – Kallas
The current dispute between the administration of Donald Trump in the United States and EU countries over the issue of Greenland's status could distract partners from efforts to establish peace in Ukraine.
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.
Russian economy entering “expensive money” phase amid war in Ukraine, intelligence reports
The Russian economy is entering a phase of “expensive money,” which is becoming a new norm amid the war against Ukraine and prolonged macroeconomic instability.
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.
Ukraine improves tactical position, pushes Russian forces back on Pokrovsk front
Soldiers of the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces conducted a clearance operation, removing Russian invaders from a section approximately 900 meters long on the Pokrovsk front as part of improving their tactical position.
Ukraine improves tactical position, pushes Russian forces back on Pokrovsk front
Soldiers of the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces conducted a clearance operation, removing Russian invaders from a section approximately 900 meters long on the Pokrovsk front as part of improving their tactical position.
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.
Russia attacks energy infrastructure in Odesa region
Russian troops have once again attacked energy infrastructure in the Odesa region, damaging a production facility.
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.