On January 28, a massive attack with explosions and air defense activity was recorded in Crimea. Hits on the Kacha and Saki airfields are reported, as well as the closure of the Kerch Bridge.
In the Kharkiv region, rescuers extinguished the fire and completed the search operation in the passenger train car that came under shelling. The deaths of five people have been confirmed; the exact number of victims will be determined after DNA examination.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded 93 combat engagements, the enemy used 184 KABs and over 5,200 kamikaze drones. In the Pokrovsk direction, 47 occupiers were eliminated and 38 drones were destroyed.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region, calling it terrorism. The number of victims has risen to four, and four more people are being searched for.
On January 28, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industry will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced work on a document concerning Ukraine's reconstruction. He emphasized the importance of clear security guarantees and Russia's responsibility for the war.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine refuted information about 500,000 young men leaving the country in the last six months, calling it biased. Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, stated that border guards had not made such assessments.
The educational ombudsman announced that students and teachers can receive qualified psychological support free of charge. Assistance is available in educational institutions, inclusive resource centers, from family doctors, mental health centers, as well as through the "How are you?" program and the Ministry of Health's hotlines.
Search and rescue operations have been completed in Odesa after the Russian attack on January 27. Three people are known to have died and 25 were injured.
Russia attacked a passenger train in the Kharkiv region with three Shahed-type UAVs. Two passengers were injured and hospitalized.
Prosecutors notified a Russian serviceman of suspicion for sexual violence and cruel treatment of a civilian woman in Zaporizhzhia. The occupier raped her twice, inflicting severe bodily injuries.
In the Kyiv region, the head of the financial service of a military unit will be tried for illegal payments. Due to his actions, the state lost almost UAH 500,000.
In Kyiv, hot water supply has been temporarily restricted to restore centralized heating in some residential buildings. This is a forced step to eliminate the consequences of enemy attacks and stabilize the energy system.
Since the beginning of the day, 49 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian servicemen repelled 22 attacks, and one more is ongoing.
The German armed forces are preparing for a worst-case scenario of a Russian attack on NATO in two to three years. Lieutenant General Funke does not rule out thousands of wounded daily and hybrid threats.
On the night of January 27, the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit the Tor-M2 complex near Kacha in occupied Crimea. The extent of the damage is currently being clarified.
Two former heads of the Odesa Housing and Maintenance Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been served with suspicion notices for causing 18 million hryvnias in damages to the state due to inflated prices for army beds. The court chose pre-trial detention with an alternative of bail as a preventive measure for them.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to transfer logistics procurement of the State Special Transport Service to the Defense Procurement Agency "State Logistics Operator". The funding for procurement will amount to approximately UAH 2.9 billion per year.
Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi is not under the control of the Russian invaders and is not on the contact line. Russian generals exaggerate their achievements, inventing them from scratch.
As a result of the Russian attack in Odesa, two people have already died. Rescuers found the body of a man under the rubble of a destroyed building on Prokhorivska Street.
The appointment of the head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine directly affects national security, defense capabilities, and the security of critical aviation infrastructure. That is why the choice between an open competition and a backroom appointment is a choice between professional management and political risks in a strategically important area. Holding an open competition is the only mechanism to minimize threats to the state and ensure trust in government decisions.
President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting, reporting on Russia's attack with 52 drones on Odesa, significant damage to an energy facility in Kharkiv region, and 926 buildings without heating in Kyiv. Rescue and restoration efforts are ongoing.
As of January 27, battles continue in the Pokrovsk agglomeration, with the enemy increasing equipment and personnel. The enemy is more actively using drones and tactical aviation, dropping almost 360 aerial bombs in a week.
Kyiv is preparing for the resumption of the educational process next week, the format of education depends on many factors. Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Valentyn Mondryivskyi stated that offline, online, or mixed formats are possible.
In Cherkasy region, four police officers died during the arrest of a murderer, giving their lives. The perpetrator was eliminated by police special forces.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi and Novoyakovlivka. The Ukrainian OSINT project DeepStateMapLive and the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation refuted these claims.
A man's body was found under the rubble in Odesa after a Russian attack with over 50 drones. 23 people were injured, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
On January 27, Russian occupiers attacked an infrastructure facility in Brody, Lviv region. The burning of oil products caused smoke, which led to the cancellation of classes in schools.
Kyiv is experiencing a shortage of public transport drivers, with the greatest need for bus drivers. "Kyivpastrans" offers official employment and training, with an average monthly salary for drivers of about 38-40 thousand hryvnias.
Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place on the front. The occupiers launched 99 air strikes and dropped 227 guided aerial bombs.
