Armed Forces of Ukraine
The most popular specialties in the Armed Forces recruiting centers are UAVs and drivers - 16% each, and riflemen - 15%. Over the past week, 1282 people applied to the centers, a total of 35,337 citizens.
The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) has detained the Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Druz, for illegal enrichment during the war. The official purchased 4 BMW vehicles, real estate, and did not declare assets worth over $1 million.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 131 drones and 4 Iskander-M missiles. Air defense forces destroyed 72 enemy UAVs. Buildings damaged in Poltava and Cherkasy regions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. Among the destroyed equipment were 12 tanks, 60 artillery systems and 130 UAVs, with total personnel losses reaching 822,030.
On January 21, around 6 a. m., explosions were reported in Dnipro. Prior to that, an air alert was declared in the Dnipro region due to the threat of Russian ballistic missiles.
SBU and SBI detain generals over failed defense of Kharkiv region in 2024. President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of investigation and fair punishment, regardless of status or past merit.
A FAB-500 landmine bomb was discovered in the Pervomaiska community of Mykolaiv district. The SES engineers successfully transported and neutralized the dangerous item in a safe area.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement will draft a bill on the liability of TEC officials for abuse of power. The document will also provide for penalties for HQCJ employees for violating the medical examination procedure.
The Zhovtnevyi District Court of Poltava has postponed for the second time the consideration of the motion to arrest former Defense Ministry official Oleksandr Liev due to the absence of a prosecutor. Liev, who is suspected of supplying low-quality machine guns, denies all charges.
The SBI detained the former commander of the 155th Brigade, Dmytro Riumshyn, for concealing the desertion of his subordinates. During a training exercise in France, 56 soldiers left the training grounds without permission due to command negligence.
The SBU and the State Bureau of Investigation detained three high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for improperly organizing the defense of Kharkiv region. The commanders face up to 10 years in prison for negligence of duty and organization of the abandonment of the battlefield.
The SBI uncovered a scheme to purchase armored vehicle parts at inflated prices from the Armed Forces Logistics Forces. The state's losses amounted to over UAH 83 million, and three people were notified of suspicion.
Russian troops are intensifying their offensive in the Pokrovsk sector, redeploying additional units from other parts of the front. The daily losses of the occupiers in the area amount to up to 300 people, and the enemy avoids using armored vehicles.
Over the last day, 189 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 40 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 89 assault operations.
Lawyer Markiyan Bem refuted the accusations against former MOU official Oleksandr Liiev in the case of defective machine guns. The contract was signed half a year before Liiev's appointment.
Increased activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded in the northeast. The military urges residents of the frontline areas not to ignore air raid warnings and stay in shelters.
Enemy troops advanced in the areas of Terny, Dvorichna, Kolodyazy and Slovianka. Ukrainian defense forces regained control of positions in the areas of Makhnivka and Zelenivka.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the concentration of the best Russian units in the Pokrovsk sector. According to him, the enemy's losses are many times higher than Ukraine's.
Syrsky reported on work to obtain a modern air defense system to intercept russian Oreshnik missiles. Negotiations with allies are underway and Ukraine's own air defense system is being developed.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi reported on the active development of unmanned systems in the army. Ukraine was the first in the world to create the Unmanned Systems Forces and is developing robotic combat platforms.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported total losses of the russian army in 2024 - more than 434 thousand people. Of these, about 150 thousand were killed.
The President of Ukraine and Olena Zelenska met with wounded soldiers in the Pokrovske direction and Kharkiv region. They discussed psychological assistance and the Movement Without Barriers project.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about the successful operation in the Kursk sector. Ukraine forced Russia to redeploy 67,000 of its best troops and the remnants of the DPRK contingent to defend this area.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that the Russian army has halved its consumption of artillery ammunition. Previously, the Russians used up to 40,000 rounds of ammunition per day, now it is much less.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi met with Chief of the Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces Jenny Carignan. The parties discussed the situation at the front, the needs of the Armed Forces and cooperation in military training.
The Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen's Rights of the Ministry of Defense will conduct a comprehensive inspection of commanders' failure to comply with orders from the Armed Forces leadership. The inspection concerns the low level of executive discipline with regard to orders on personnel.
Olga Reshetylova spoke about the first results of her work as a military ombudsman. The main problems include refusals to refer to the MLC, transfers between units and non-renewal after the SGC.
On behalf of the President, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov signed an order appointing Colonel Roman Kachur as head of the National Army Academy.
Colonel Roman Kachur won the vote via the Army+ app to head the Army Academy. The President instructed to conduct a full audit of the institution and implement changes in military education.
Kiev warns US against forcing talks with russia without military advantage. The Ukrainian authorities emphasize the need to put pressure on the Russian economy before starting the peace process.