Armed Forces of Ukraine

The military and volunteers criticize the proposed “parcel tax” as a threat to the supply of critical equipment to the frontline. Experts point to more effective ways to fill the budget by fighting corruption at customs.

The Ministry of Defense has introduced a new procedure for entering data on military participation in combat operations through the UDRP. Authorized persons must enter information within 5 days of the start of a combat order.

A former Ukrainian soldier who sided with the Russian Federation in Crimea in 2014 was captured in Donetsk region. The traitor fought as part of the 123rd Russian Army, and now faces life imprisonment for treason.

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 81 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The attack damaged facilities in several regions.

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1270 occupants. Also, 4 tanks, 17 artillery systems, 54 UAVs and other enemy military equipment were destroyed.

On January 30, the School Day of Nonviolence and Peace, the Day of the Specialist of the Military and Social Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen NASA Astronauts are celebrated. Orthodox Christians also celebrate the Trinity Sunday.

The Ukrainian Air Force reports active movement of enemy UAVs through the northern, central and southern regions of Ukraine. The drones are moving in different directions, and the population is advised to follow safety rules.

Over the last day, 152 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most enemy attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 67 attempts to break through near 12 localities.

Russia spreads a fake video showing Ukrainian soldiers being taken in handcuffs to a mission. The Center for Public Integrity refuted the disinformation, identifying Russian soldiers from the 15th Motorized Rifle Brigade in the video.

All of Oleksiy Poroshenko's property has been seized due to non-payment of a UAH 25. 5 thousand fine for ignoring the TCC's summons. Poroshenko Jr., who is in the UK, has a net worth of almost $1.2 billion.

The Kristal oil depot near the Engels-2 air base was hit twice by Ukrainian drones on January 8 and 14, 2025. The attacks destroyed 4 and damaged 10 tanks with fuel and lubricants.

The Ministry of Defense's state logistics operator is introducing a new model of supplying the Armed Forces with food starting in 2025. The pilot project will start in Kyiv and the region, separating procurement and logistics functions.

Mykhailo Drapatyi is appointed as the new commander of the Khortytsia OSGT, replacing Andriy Hnatov. The previous commander will continue to serve as Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In Kharkiv, a couple was detained who were photographing locations of the military and SBU officers for Russian special services. The woman was also involved in drug distribution through “bookmarks”.

Heavy fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, with Russians concentrating their main attack efforts. The enemy fired 215 artillery rounds at Chasovyi Yar, losing a significant amount of equipment.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirms a successful strike on the Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery in Russia. The UAV attack resulted in a massive fire at the facility, which supplies the Russian army.

There were 193 combat engagements in the frontline, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 33 air strikes, and made over 5,000 artillery attacks.

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1670 enemy troops. Moreover, 10 tanks, 24 armored personnel carriers, 29 artillery systems and 57 enemy UAVs were destroyed.

The movement of attack drones over Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions was recorded in the sky. The drones are moving on a western and northwestern course.

Deputies propose to introduce criminal liability for employees of the TCC for conscription of persons who have been booked. The MPs propose to penalize the military registration and enlistment offices for violations of medical examinations of persons liable for military service.

In Lviv, there is a significant influx of people to undergo a military medical commission. About 700 “limitedly fit” people are waiting for a second examination due to delays in passing the VLC until the last deadline.

Fraudsters are massively sending emails on behalf of the State Tax Service with a request to urgently contact the specified phone number. The Tax Service emphasizes that it does not use personal numbers for communication.

Two residents of Kremenchuk collected coordinates of military airfields for Russian missile strikes. FSB agents planned to spy on aviation infrastructure in 5 regions of Ukraine.

The SSO soldiers conducted a successful operation in the Kursk region, eliminating 2 North Korean soldiers and 7 occupants. Military equipment, weapons and documents of the enemy were seized.

Heavy fighting continues in the urban areas of Chasovyi Yar and Toretsk. The enemy fired 140 artillery shells at Chasovyi Yar and over 80 at Toretsk, and lost equipment near Bila Hora.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 100 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 65 UAVs and damaged infrastructure in seven regions.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 159 combat engagements over the past day. The enemy carried out 28 air strikes, fired over 5,000 times and used 2,411 kamikaze drones.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced that five Ukrainian drones attacked the Smolensk region on the morning of January 28. According to the local governor, there were no casualties or damage, and experts are working at the sites where the wreckage fell.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops as of January 28. Over the past day, 1380 occupants were eliminated, 5 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed.

There are 2 Russian ships in the Black Sea, one of which carries 4 Kalibrs. There are 6 ships in the Mediterranean, two of which carry 22 cruise missiles.