In Kharkiv, the number of victims of the Russian attack has risen to three, including a 78-year-old man with an acute stress reaction. According to preliminary data, the city was shelled with a Tornado-S MLRS.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 165 strike UAVs of various types. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 135 enemy drones.
In the Lviv region, the enemy attacked an infrastructure facility. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties or injuries.
In occupied Debaltseve, a court restricted the parental rights of Anna Korobkova, a mother of seven children whose husband died in the war on the side of the Russian Federation. This is regarded as the launch of a mechanism for the systematic removal of children and the monetization of human suffering.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded former MP, and now military serviceman, Oleh Lyashko with the Order "For Merit" of the III degree. Also honored were soldiers of unmanned systems units, including Oleh Huita and Yuriy Fedorenko, who received the "Golden Star" Orders of Heroes of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization. The documents provide for an extension of 90 days – until May 4, 2026.
In 2025, the Ukrainian Defense Forces used drones to hit almost 820,000 enemy targets, eliminating over 240,000 occupiers. Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted the most effective units and drone manufacturers.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on the EU not to limit arms purchases for Ukraine with the 'buy European' rule. He stressed that Europe cannot meet all of Ukraine's defense needs without supplies from the United States.
President Zelenskyy announced that the next trilateral meeting of the teams from Ukraine, the USA, and Russia is tentatively scheduled for February 1. Issues of a military nature and steps to end the war will be discussed.
The court hearing in the case of former judge Oleksiy Tandyr, accused in a fatal road accident, has been postponed to January 28, 2026, due to the absence of two defense lawyers. The prosecution recorded attempts by the accused to delay the trial.
Starting January 31, Ukrainians aged 40+ will receive invitations for free health screening through "Diia". The program allows for the detection of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and mental health disorders.
In 2026, military personnel will receive financial assistance equal to one month's monetary allowance. The payment is intended to provide support in difficult life circumstances.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, the SBU has repelled over 14,000 cyberattacks on government agencies and infrastructure. Volodymyr Karasteliov, head of the SBU's Cybersecurity Department, spoke about countering the enemy.
According to Nedzelskyi, Vynnyk actively supported the Ukrainian military, but the hate on social media and public pressure negatively affected the singer's physical condition.
The Israel Defense Forces have identified the remains of First Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage from the Gaza Strip. His body was abducted by militants after his death on October 7, 2023.
Since the beginning of the day, 48 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled 18 enemy attacks.
Russian propaganda is spreading fakes about "national resistance" in Kharkiv and the murder of a TCC serviceman. The Kharkiv Regional TCC and SP refutes this information, calling it an information provocation.
The first cargo of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant this year has been unloaded at the Beihai LNG terminal in China. This is evidenced by LSEG data released on Monday.
The Russian leadership is considering replacing the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Sergey Pinchuk, due to his inability to protect ships from attacks by Ukrainian naval drones. The most likely candidate to replace Pinchuk is considered to be his first deputy, Vice Admiral Akhmerov.
As a result of the shelling of Kyiv by Russian troops, objects of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, which are under UNESCO protection, have been damaged. This is the first instance of the sanctuary being destroyed by military action since World War II.
After 18 days of fighting for his life, 36-year-old firefighter-rescuer Oleksandr Zibrov passed away. He sustained severe injuries during a repeated Russian strike on January 9 in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district.
Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev presented the defense plan for 2026, focusing on air defense and drones. To implement the strategy, $120 billion is needed, half of which will be covered by Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported about 400 combat engagements during the week in the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne directions. The enemy is increasing pressure and bringing in reserves, using the tactic of advancing with small infantry groups.
The HUR reports the elimination of Filipino citizen John Patrick, who fought for Russia and died during a "meat assault" in the Donetsk direction. His training lasted only a week, after which he was sent to the front line.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the oil refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban, logistics warehouses, and a UAV control point. Strikes were carried out on concentrations of enemy personnel.
The Ukrainian fish market is adapting to war, blackouts, and more expensive logistics. Consumption has not fallen, but some types of fish may become more expensive.
The Kyiv prosecutor's office is investigating 12 criminal proceedings related to the protection of critical infrastructure facilities. Among them are possible official negligence of Kyiv City State Administration officials and overpricing of cogeneration units.
Over the past day, 138 combat engagements were recorded, 41 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 89 air strikes, dropping 237 guided aerial bombs.
On the night of January 26, Ukraine repelled an attack of 138 enemy UAVs, neutralizing 110 of them. 21 attack UAVs were recorded hitting 11 locations.
After the attack on Kyiv's infrastructure on January 24, 1330 buildings remain without heating. Utility workers and energy specialists are working to restore heat supply.
