Air Defense Forces destroy 53 of 76 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 53 of the 76 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening.
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Russian strikes hit critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region overnight
Last night, Russian forces targeted critical infrastructure in the Korosten district of the Zhytomyr region.
War update: 180 combat engagements along frontline over past day, fiercest battles in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
On January 15, 2026, a total of 180 combat engagements were recorded between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders.
Russian attacks leave one dead, damage homes in Kherson region
One person was killed in the Kherson region over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
In Lviv, monuments in UNESCO-protected area damaged due to shelling
In Lviv, experts are recording damage caused by Russian attacks on sites in the UNESCO-protected area.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,370 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 16, 2026, amount to approximately 1,224,460 personnel, including 1,370 over the past day.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian shelters, vehicles on Kursk front
FPV drone operators from the Aquila unit of the Steel Border Brigade destroyed two shelters and three vehicles belonging to Russian invaders in the Kursk direction.
Russian propaganda spreads fake videos to discredit Ukrainians in France
Propagandists have fabricated videos purportedly issued on behalf of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) and the French outlets L’Équipe and Le Figaro.
Partisans reconnoiter Russian FSB SIGINT post near Simferopol
In temporarily occupied Crimea, agents of the ATESH partisan movement have reconnoitered a signals intelligence post of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) near Simferopol.
CCD uncovers Russian ZOV propaganda network aimed at influencing Ukrainians
The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) under Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council has uncovered a propaganda network known as ZOV, whose goal is to exert informational influence on Ukrainian residents by localizing content for major cities.
ATESH expands underground agitation network inside Russia
The ATESH partisan movement has created a network of underground agitation centers on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian shelters, vehicles on Kursk front
FPV drone operators from the Aquila unit of the Steel Border Brigade destroyed two shelters and three vehicles belonging to Russian invaders in the Kursk direction.
OSCE holds special meeting to address Russia’s combined strikes against Ukraine
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that today, at a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, the issue of Russia's massive missile and drone attacks against Ukraine was discussed.
In Lviv, monuments in UNESCO-protected area damaged due to shelling
In Lviv, experts are recording damage caused by Russian attacks on sites in the UNESCO-protected area.
Security agreement will be broader than peace between Ukraine and Russia – Turkish FM
Peace in Ukraine would mean a security agreement not only between Ukraine and Russia, but also between Europe and Russia. Turkey is ready to assume responsibility for the security component in the Black Sea.
Russia’s rail freight transport falls to 16 year low – CCD
In 2025, Russia’s state‑owned railway monopoly, Russian Railways, recorded a sharp decline in freight volumes.
Kremlin steps up repression against indigenous peoples – Ukrainian intelligence
The Kremlin is intensifying repression against indigenous peoples while hiding behind rhetoric about Russia being a "multinational state."
15 January 2026
FM Sybiha announced holding of “Energy Ramstein”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the Ministry of Energy, is convening an “Energy Ramstein” meeting with the aim of attracting maximum support from Ukraine's international partners.
Zelensky: Russia’s desire to destroy Ukraine proves it does not need agreements
Russian “Shahed” drones, missiles, and the aggressor country's attempts to destroy the Ukrainian state are clear evidence that the Russian Federation does not want an agreement at all.
Russian drone attacks Ukrposhta vehicle in Sumy region
A Russian drone attacked a Ukrposhta vehicle in the Sumy region.
Russian drone attacks Kharkiv
Russian troops launched a drone strike on the Sloboda district of Kharkiv.
Zelensky and Rutte discuss diplomatic efforts to achieve peace and protect against Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during which they discussed diplomatic work and contacts with partners in the US and Europe.
Satellite image shows aftermath of Ukrainian strike on Taganrog plant
A Ukrainian missile strike on the Atlant-Aero plant in Taganrog, Russia, on the night of January 12-13 destroyed several buildings on the territory of the enterprise.
Zelensky, Georgieva discuss new Ukraine support program
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva discussed the IMF's support program for 2026-2029 during a meeting in Kyiv.
Zelensky, Zaluzhnyi discuss diplomatic tasks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed current diplomatic tasks with Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
Poland says it will be able to send up to ten MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine
Poland's Deputy Minister of National Defense, Pawel Zalewski, has said that the country will be able to transfer fewer than ten of its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to help protect it from Russian aggression.
Ukrainian president, Albanian foreign minister discuss development of PURL program
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Albanian Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali have discussed the development of the PURL program during a meeting in Kyiv.
Drivers of the Current Slowdown in Russian Offensive Operations
Experts Explain the Enemy’s Tactics, the Geography of the Front, and What to Expect in the Spring
Russia destroys large energy infrastructure facility in Kharkiv
The Russian army has destroyed a large energy infrastructure facility in Kharkiv.
Ukraine's PM meets with IMF chief
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko held a meeting with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, during which they discussed preparations for the adoption of the IMF support program for the next period.