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The State Emergency Service refutes information about the alleged creation of overnight shelters with beds in Kyiv. Beds in "Invincibility Points" are intended for people who need help in case of an emergency or for medical reasons.
Since the beginning of the day, 66 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively advancing in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, carrying out shelling and air strikes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's wars, including the war against Ukraine, are a consequence of the indifference of leading world states. He emphasized that history punishes those who stand aside.
In Kyiv, 31-year-old rescuer-climber Oleksandr Pytaichuk died at an energy facility after falling from a height of 20 meters. He was eliminating the consequences of an enemy strike on January 23.
The SBU celebrates the Day of the Cybersecurity Department, emphasizing the importance of the digital front. Cyber units protect state systems, counter Russian special services, and eliminate agent networks.
France has supplied Ukraine with Rodeur drones, capable of performing reconnaissance and "kamikaze" missions. Some of these drones have already been delivered, boasting a range of up to 500 km and up to five hours of flight time.
President Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. They discussed support for the Ukrainian energy system and military cooperation.
Russian troops shelled settlements in Donetsk Oblast nine times, resulting in injuries and damage to homes. In Sloviansk, 2 people were injured, and an apartment building and 2 cars were damaged.
Russia has intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure, other infrastructure, and residential buildings, using drones, aerial bombs, and missiles. Zelenskyy reported over 1,700 drones, 1,380 aerial bombs, and 69 missiles in a week.
Since the beginning of January 24, 119 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. Russian troops launched 2 missile and 57 air strikes, used 23 missiles, and dropped 147 guided aerial bombs.
In Kyiv, police explosives experts neutralized an unexploded warhead of an Iskander-M ballistic missile launched by the Russians. Fragments of the missile with a half-ton warhead posed a threat near residential buildings and a gas station in the Dnipro district.
Russia sent Oleksandr Zorin, a GRU officer who recruited Syrian mercenaries for the Wagner PMC, to trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi. Zorin, who was born in Kharkiv, participated in negotiations regarding "Azovstal" and in Istanbul.
DTEK specialists restored electricity supply to 88,000 homes in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district after the shelling on January 24. The situation in the capital's energy system remains difficult, with emergency blackouts continuing.
On the night of January 24, Russian occupiers shelled a dormitory in Kharkiv where internally displaced persons were living. The affected individuals were relocated to another dormitory, and SES psychologists provided them with support.
As of the evening of January 24, 3,300 multi-story buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the enemy's night attack. Water supply has already been restored, and utility workers continue their work.
Air defense interceptors within the SBU's CSO "Alpha" protect the sky from Russian drones.
Kyivvodokanal has restored water supply in the left-bank part of Kyiv after Russia's night attack. Water may be absent on the upper floors of high-rise buildings due to power outages.
Foreign volunteers who defend Ukraine under contract are entitled to combatant status. The procedure for obtaining it is identical to that for citizens of Ukraine.
This week, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles, including 2026-made Kh-101s, as well as Zircons, Kh-32s, and Rm-48u. This indicates the use of new and modified weapons.
Kyiv's red metro line has resumed normal operation, with all stations open for entry. The train waiting time is 6 minutes, according to the weekend schedule.
President Zelenskyy called for the creation of a strong intelligence unit for foreign operations. He emphasized the importance of combat and asymmetric operations to protect Ukraine's interests.
On the night of January 24, Russia used 12 Kh-22 missiles, with a warhead mass of 950 kg. These missiles were previously used against aircraft carrier groups and can carry various charges.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the war in Ukraine is determining the future of global security. He emphasized the adaptation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to modern technologies and decentralization, and also called on partners to provide tools for quickly stopping the aggressor.
International partners at the G7+ "Energy Ramstein" meeting confirmed their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine. Countries will provide over $400 million, almost €23 million, €23 million, €60 million, €10 million, and other aid packages.
As a result of the night drone attack on Kharkiv, 27 people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy. 25 strikes were recorded at 10 locations, damaging buildings and over 60 cars.
Train service on the green metro line has been restored from Syrets station to Chervonyi Khutir station with a 6-minute interval. Specialists promptly eliminated the damage caused by the night shelling.
Russian media reported the start of the second day of talks in Abu Dhabi involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia. The meetings are being held in various formats, and a White House representative called them productive.
Over 1. 2 million consumers in Kyiv and Chernihiv are without electricity after the night attack. Water supply in the capital is planned to be restored during the day.
In Kyiv, almost 6,000 buildings were left without heating, and there were also water supply interruptions on the left and partially on the right bank after another attack. One person was killed and at least four were injured as a result of the night shelling.
The massive Russian shelling on January 24 left Chernihiv almost completely without electricity. The enemy deliberately attacked energy facilities, causing a critical situation in the city.