On the night of January 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 105 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 84 enemy drones.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the territorial issue regarding "Donetsk" is a key obstacle to a peace agreement. This issue remains the only one being worked on to reconcile the parties' positions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on Russian occupation losses as of January 29. 830 invaders were eliminated and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed during the day.
Norway will purchase South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS for $2 billion. This will strengthen defense in the Arctic regions and deter Russian aggression.
A Pentagon report revealed that US military bases are defenseless against drones due to legislative confusion. This creates legal paradoxes and makes timely response to threats impossible.
Russian drones attacked the private sector in Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were killed and one person was injured as a result of the strike.
Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine will not be able to join the EU by 2027, as the integration process requires compliance with strict standards. He emphasized the unreality of rapid accession.
The Center for Countering Disinformation reports on new Russian history textbooks for 10th and 11th grades that justify the war against Ukraine. They present the aggression as a "forced step" to save the world from NATO.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called on the EU to accelerate the adoption of the 20th sanctions package against Russia. He emphasized the deteriorating state of the Russian economy and the decline in oil and gas revenues.
Today, the Russian army lost two fighter jets at once: Su-30 and Su-34. The information was confirmed by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Germany has transferred nine out of eighteen planned IRIS-T systems to Ukraine, fulfilling the 2025 plan. These systems, which include launchers and TRML-4D radars, form the basis of Ukraine's modern layered defense.
Kyiv is switching to temporary power outage schedules from midnight due to electricity shortages. The schedules will be uneven, individual for each building, and available in the chatbot and on the DTEK website.
Since the beginning of the day, 109 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy launched one missile strike, 63 air strikes, and dropped 159 guided aerial bombs.
Body fragments found after the Russian strike on a passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast belong to six deceased. The bodies were severely disfigured, identification is possible after DNA examinations.
Almost 30,000 people in Kyiv and the region received hot meals in one day. The authorities are ready to increase such aid, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian government is launching the "SvitloDim" program to support apartment buildings during power outages. Homeowners' associations (HOAs) and management companies can receive from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 for the purchase of energy equipment.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Russians are preparing for a new strike, as evidenced by intelligence data. He emphasized that the world must use its power to end the war.
President Zelenskyy heard a report from SBU head Yevhen Khmara on combat operations. The SBU is planning new operations on the aggressor's territory and strengthening its sanctions policy.
The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in a bilateral format. The US may be present, but without Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukraine will receive generators from France, as well as additional supplies of aircraft, missiles for air defense systems, and aerial bombs.
On January 29, Yuriy Tolokonnikov, known as Tamerlan, celebrated his 37th birthday. His wife Alyona Omargalieva touchingly congratulated her husband, who is a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A "small" air defense branch is being formed in the Air Force, which will be headed by Colonel Yevhen Khliebnikov. This decision is designed to increase the effectiveness of countering enemy drone attacks.
As of this evening, 639 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. Brigades are working to restore heat after massive attacks on critical infrastructure.
The Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs debunked Russian fake news about Ukrainians reselling Polish generators, calling it disinformation. The ministry emphasized that the aid is controlled and intended for civilians.
Kharkiv region suffers daily from Russian shelling; recently, the enemy attacked an energy facility. Repair crews are working around the clock, and Ukraine is preparing requests to other countries for the supply of energy equipment.
Kyiv has refuted information about a woman's death from hypothermia in her apartment. The official cause of death for the 88-year-old Kyiv resident was chronic ischemic heart disease.
On January 29, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
In winter, during wartime, it is worth reviewing your home first aid kit, adding necessary items taking into account chronic conditions and possible power outages, not storing dangerous medicines for future use, and learning how to use a quality tourniquet in advance.
EU ambassadors have agreed on sanctions against 15 individuals and 6 organizations in Iran for suppressing protests. Sanctions have also been imposed against 4 individuals and 6 organizations for assisting Russia in the war against Ukraine.
In the Odesa region, SES divers-sappers eliminated the warhead of an enemy Geran-2 drone, which was found by fishermen. The explosive object was destroyed on the spot due to the high risk of transportation.
