Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are a deliberate act of terror against the civilian population, aimed at blacking out cities. He warned that Europe's inaction would lead to similar attacks on its territory.
In Kyiv, after Russia's night attack, one person was injured, there are power and water outages, and 5,600 homes are without heat. Water supply is temporarily absent on the left bank of the capital.
Due to another enemy shelling and the difficult energy situation in Kyiv, metro trains will run with changes. In particular, on the red line, traffic will start between "Akademmistechko" and "Arsenalna" with an interval of 4:30-5:00 minutes.
On the night of January 20, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging a private house with a blast wave and debris. Reportedly, no one was injured, but a fire broke out.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, one person was injured, hits on non-residential buildings and drone debris were recorded. On the left bank of the capital, there are power outages, and infrastructure facilities are switching to autonomous power supply.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv on the night of January 20. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the approach of attack UAVs to Brovary and Bortnychi. Monitoring channels report a combined attack with "Shaheds" and ballistic missiles. After the explosions, power outages began in some areas of the capital.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov signed an order appointing Pavlo Yelizarov as Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He will be responsible for the development of small air defense and scaling up the experience of combating drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has prepared for a massive strike and is awaiting the moment to launch it. He urged Ukrainians to be attentive to air raid alerts.
Kharkiv was attacked by enemy KABs, explosions were heard. Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov reported no information about casualties.
The Deputy Commander of a Russian Armed Forces division has been notified of suspicion for ordering strikes on Ukraine's energy and gas transportation infrastructure. He used "Geran-2" UAVs for attacks on critical facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an energy meeting on the situation in the most difficult regions, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Odesa. Additional repair crews have been brought in for Kyiv, and ministers reported on the restoration of the energy system, the supply of interceptor drones, and generators.
Four missiles hit a critical infrastructure facility in Kharkiv, causing significant damage. Missile strikes were recorded in the Slobidskyi district, and fragments of an enemy UAV were found in the Novobavarskyi district.
A series of enemy strikes on the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv have been recorded. This was reported by the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov and the city mayor Ihor Terekhov.
On the night of January 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 145 attack UAVs, including Shahed and Gerbera. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 126 enemy drones.
The National Police has increased the number of patrols, especially at night, to maintain order and prevent crimes. Law enforcement officers urge citizens not to leave home unnecessarily at night and to carry identification documents.
On the night of January 17, dozens of aerial objects from Belarus entered Polish airspace. The Polish National Security Bureau considers this a possible provocation under the guise of smuggling.
Zaporizhzhia and the district have been under continuous enemy attacks for the third day. Two people were wounded, and houses and infrastructure were damaged.
On January 17, Russian occupiers attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses in Vovchansk and attacked Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the direction of Dehtiarne and Kruhle. Ukrainian units neutralized assault actions in the Kupyansk direction and repelled attacks in Velykoburlutske.
Since the beginning of the week, Russia has used more than 1,300 attack drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy called for increased aid to Ukraine and pressure on the aggressor.
On January 17, pilots of the UAV Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 301 Russian occupiers and hit 987 enemy targets. In January, 5122 occupiers and 15480 targets were destroyed.
On the night of January 18, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 201 drones, of which 167 were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. 30 UAVs hit 15 locations.
In Ukraine, the curfew has been eased for travel to Invincibility Points and heating points. You must have an identity document with you, and conscripts must have a military registration document.
Russia launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in a fire. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, urged residents to remain in shelters.
As a result of the night attack, 56,000 families in the Bucha district of Kyiv region were left without electricity. DTEK energy workers have powered critical infrastructure facilities and are carrying out restoration work in freezing conditions. Emergency power outages continue in Brovary and Boryspil districts.
Over the past day, 164 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 71 air strikes and carried out over 3,600 shelling attacks. Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,130 invaders.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down and suppressing 96 enemy drones during a night attack. In total, 115 attack UAVs of various types were launched.
The state sports ski base in Chernihiv, despite destruction and air raid alerts, continues to operate. Approximately 350 children and teenagers train in wartime conditions, demonstrating resilience.
President Zelenskyy announced intelligence information regarding Russia's preparation for new strikes. He urged Ukrainians not to ignore air raid alerts.
The new Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, presented anti-crisis measures to overcome the consequences of blackouts. Experts assess these decisions as quick managerial gestures that do not solve systemic problems.
President Zelenskyy expects that the energy "Ramstein" will become a platform for agreements on the continued transfer of air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine. He emphasized the need for constant supplies to protect energy infrastructure.
