Servicemen of the 4th Border Commandant's Office of Rapid Response of the 3rd Border Detachment conducted an operation to neutralize the enemy using drones. The strike UAV crew targeted an enemy shelter, after which the Russian soldier surrendered.
According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia's intensified campaign of long-range strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure aims to split Ukraine's energy grid in half. Russia wants to create "energy islands" cut off from power generation, supply, and transmission systems.
The partisan movement "ATESH" successfully carried out an act of sabotage in Bryansk, destroying an occupiers' vehicle. The car, used for the needs of border units, burned to the ground along with expensive equipment.
On January 24, Russian troops lost 1020 soldiers and 847 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.01.26 amount to 1,234,040 people.
A senior American official said that security guarantees from the US, not European ones, are crucial for Ukraine. The US will not send troops, but will provide satellite, intelligence, and logistical support.
The Czech initiative "Dárek pro Putina" has raised over $3. 8 million for energy aid to Ukraine. 49 generators will be delivered to Kharkiv, and 40 battery stations and 1,500 extension cords will be sent to the Kyiv region.
As a result of Russian strikes on Ukraine on Saturday, 170 objects were damaged, including residential buildings and infrastructure. Emergency and restoration work is underway, and invincibility and heating points have been deployed.
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, called the negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi "very constructive. " He confirmed a new meeting next week.
As a result of Russian attacks on the Kyiv region, civilian infrastructure in three districts was damaged. Residential buildings, cultural institutions, warehouses, and vehicles were affected, and four people were injured.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held talks, discussing the war in Ukraine and security in the Arctic. The leaders agreed on the need for a lasting ceasefire and support for Ukraine.
As of Saturday evening, January 24, 800,000 subscribers in Kyiv are without power due to emergency blackouts. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that the energy system is not recovering quickly enough due to constant enemy attacks.
The US suggests that successful trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi could lead to a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. Before this, the parties are expected to meet in Kyiv or Moscow.
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.
The State Emergency Service has prepared 41 kitchens for hot meals in Kyiv, 4 of which are already operational. This is a response to the lack of heating in homes and the need for food for rescuers and residents.
Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Belgorod, causing power outages. The governor reported no casualties but confirmed damage to energy facilities.
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.
The negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi took place in a bilateral format, in addition to the trilateral one with the participation of the United States. The parties discussed "unresolved elements" of a peace agreement and confidence-building measures.
On January 25, hourly outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place on February 1 in Abu Dhabi. This was reported by Axios journalist Barak Ravid.
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.
NAK "Naftogaz of Ukraine" increased electricity imports from Europe to stabilize the energy system after Russian shelling. Imported electricity covers more than 50% of Naftogaz enterprises' needs, freeing up resources for household consumers.
DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko stated that Ukraine is approaching a humanitarian catastrophe due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The restoration of the energy sector is estimated at 65–70 billion dollars, which will require the construction of a new energy system.
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.
Kyiv patrol police showed footage of the aftermath of the night strikes on the capital on January 24, providing assistance to the victims. As a result of the attack, one person died and four were injured.
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.
The Russian Investigative Committee has launched an investigation into the so-called "governor" of the occupied Zaporizhzhia region, Yevhen Balytskyi. This comes amid complaints from the Russian Central Election Commission.
