Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 377,820 personnel and 6,214 tanks.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol district with kamikaze drones and artillery, damaging a car wash, but no casualties were reported. The head of the Dnipropetrovs'k regional council, Mykola Lukashuk, announced an air alert in the region.
A missile strike in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv has set parked cars on fire. Residents are urged to stay in shelters until further notice.
Repeated explosions have been heard in Kharkiv and Kyiv, Ukraine, as the Russian army launches a massive attack. City mayors are urging citizens to stay in shelters amid air defense activity and casualties.
Russian artillery shelling hit a suburb of Kharkiv, wounding several people, including children, and damaging residential buildings. One of the rockets even hit a gas pipeline.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported 68 combat engagements along the entire front line, during which the enemy launched three missile strikes, 65 air strikes and 56 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at troops and settlements. Among them were full-fledged assault operations and offensive attempts in several directions, including Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut and Avdiivka, which were successfully repelled.
Explosions have been heard in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, apparently triggering an air defense system. An air alert was issued in all regions after warnings of possible cruise missile launches from Russian bombers.
The Ukrainian military struck eight times at the enemy's manpower, weapons and military equipment, hitting a command center, an artillery unit and a radar station. An X-59 guided missile was also destroyed.
On January 23, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using Tu-95MS bombers to launch cruise missiles that crossed the border at around 6 a. m., raising air raid alerts across Ukraine. Prior to that, at around 5 a.m., Russia struck Kharkiv with ballistic missiles, destroying civilian infrastructure.
As a result of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's economy lost more than $400 billion due to sanctions.
John Kirby, coordinator of the White House National Security Council, warns that if the US Congress does not approve further aid to Ukraine, it could lead to "catastrophic consequences" for the country. A refusal could also affect the contributions of other countries.
Commander-in-Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces Eirik Kristoffersen emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the country's defense against potential Russian aggression over the next few years. He named Russia's accelerating military build-up and transition to a military economy as the main reasons for concern.
The United Nations has opened a bank account with an unnamed Russian bank that is not subject to sanctions, allowing it to conduct transactions in rubles. This happened at a time when Sovcombank applied to the US Treasury for a license to pay membership fees to the UN Environment Climate Initiative.
The mayor of Kharkiv said that Russian troops hit a residential area, damaging a house. There is no information on possible casualties.
Chinese defense experts are disappointed with the capabilities of Russia's Kinzhal hypersonic missiles after several of them were shot down by Ukraine's Patriot system. These conclusions are important for China, which is preparing for potential conflicts with the United States, particularly over Taiwan.
John Kirby, coordinator of the White House National Security Council, declared the next few months to be critical for Ukraine's defense against ongoing Russian aggression. He emphasized the need for swift support from Congress amid a reduction in arms supplies.
A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv, and the city mayor confirmed that it was a shelling by Russian forces. The consequences of the shelling are yet to be determined.
According to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, nearly 5,000 trucks have left for Poland since the blockade of the crossing points was lifted. He emphasized the importance of the Freight Liberalization Agreement for Ukraine's survival.
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatović called for immediate international cooperation to ensure the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia. The Commissioner emphasized the role of human rights organizations in Ukraine and considers this issue a priority for the international community.
The State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Energy Exchange are working together to create a transparent and competitive biofuel market in Ukraine that meets the country's energy security and independence goals.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded 103 defenders of the country with state decorations for their courage in protecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity and selfless performance of military duty.
Australia has imposed personal sanctions on Russian hacker Alexander Yermakov for hacking Medibank, the country's largest health insurance company. The hack stole data of about 10 million customers, making it one of the largest data thefts in the country.
At least seven people have been killed in a shooting in a Chicago suburb, with the victims found in two houses across the street. Authorities are searching for an armed suspect, possibly related to the victims' family.
Ukrainian defense forces have reportedly destroyed or damaged 35 Russian ships, including 22 destroyed and 13 damaged, according to Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk, who singled out cruise missile carriers and large Russian landing craft as priority targets.
Following the arrest of investment banker Igor Mazepa, business and government representatives met to discuss the pressure on business. The meeting focused on changing legislation, with an emphasis on respecting entrepreneurs as job creators and taxpayers.
According to Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, under martial law in Ukraine, multiple citizenship will not be used to avoid mobilization or restrictions on movement. He clarified that people with multiple citizenship will have not only rights but also constitutional obligations.
A masked man, imitating a horror movie character, attacked passersby with a machete in northern Toronto, injuring at least one of them. Police are searching for the suspect, and a local high school has reopened after being temporarily closed.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly made a secret visit to Mariupol, possibly to appoint his son as head of the city administration, according to an advisor to the mayor of Mariupol. However, he and his son were hastily evacuated after security spotted a drone.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will participate in an online meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group from his residence. The meeting, held in Ramstein, aims to coordinate allied efforts despite the current lack of funds for additional support for Ukraine.
The United States and the United Kingdom have launched air strikes on the Yemeni capital, controlled by Houthi rebels, targeting missile platforms, drones and weapons depots. These strikes are a response to attacks by Houthis allied to Iran on shipping in the Red Sea.
