The US has accused Russia of a "dangerous and inexplicable escalation" of the war in Ukraine, citing the launch of the "Oreshnik" missile. This comes amid attempts by the Trump administration to push for peace talks.
On the night of January 13, Russian occupiers attacked a DTEK thermal power plant, resulting in equipment damage. This is already the eighth massive attack on the company's thermal power plants since October 2025.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose on Tuesday. This comes amid escalating protests in Iran and potential US intervention, outweighing prospects for increased oil supplies from Venezuela.
Emergency power outages have been implemented in Kyiv and parts of the Kyiv region. The reasons are a missile and drone attack, frost, and bad weather.
Over the past day, 159 combat engagements took place on the front line, which is a quarter less than the day before. Most battles were recorded in the Huliaipole direction.
On January 12, Russian troops lost 950 soldiers and 933 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.01.26 amount to 1,220,950 personnel.
The death toll from the enemy strike on a Kharkiv suburb has reached 4 people, with 6 injured. The Russians launched a combined attack with a missile and drones.
Drone operators of the 412th brigade destroyed enemy P-18 Prima radar, Tor and Tunguska air defense systems in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk directions. According to Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, these are the 9th, 10th, and 11th destroyed radar stations and air defense systems from January 1 to 12.
Police officers of the "White Angel" special unit evacuated a man with a dog from a frontline village. He lost his home due to the war and got lost, having vision problems. The crew found them and took them to a safe place.
Russians are increasingly feeling the consequences of the Kremlin's bet on the defense-industrial complex to continue the "special military operation. " This leads to rising inflation and a decline in the quality of life. Putin has increased VAT, shifting the burden of war onto the population.
The Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces, Richard Nason, stated that he would not send troops to Ukraine without certainty of their safety. He emphasized that there is no zero risk in operational conditions.
On the night of January 13, an enemy drone hit a children's sanatorium in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, causing a fire. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Ukraine should not de jure abandon its territories, as this would be a reward for the aggressor. He recalled that the Coalition of the Willing initially proposed a ceasefire, followed by an agreement.
Two people died as a result of enemy strikes on the suburbs of Kharkiv on the night of January 13. The strikes hit the outskirts of the regional center, and according to preliminary information, a fire broke out.
One person was killed in the night shelling of Kharkiv's suburbs on January 13. Kharkiv OMA head Oleh Syniehubov reported two men hospitalized and one with an acute stress reaction.
On the night of January 13, several explosions occurred in Kyiv. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration clarified that the enemy is attacking the capital with ballistic missiles.
On the night of January 13, the outskirts of Kharkiv were hit. The enemy attacked the outskirts of the regional center, causing a fire, a large number of enemy attack UAVs were recorded in the region.
In 2025, 2,514 civilians were killed and 12,142 injured in Ukraine, a 31% increase compared to 2024. Most casualties were recorded in government-controlled territory, especially in frontline areas.
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard called on the EU to increase economic pressure on Russia. She proposed including in the 20th sanctions package a ban on maritime services for vessels transporting Russian energy resources, and strengthening restrictions on the export of Russian fertilizers.
Since the beginning of January 12, 146 combat engagements have taken place at the front, the enemy has launched 28 airstrikes and over 5,000 drones. Particular activity was recorded in the Huliaipole direction, where 33 combat engagements occurred.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the cancellation of the screening of the RT propaganda film in Switzerland. Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that freedom of speech cannot be a cover for disinformation.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce additional payments for energy workers of repair crews who go to the sites of attacks in freezing weather. This applies to specialists who restore the supply of heat, electricity, water, and gas.
The search and strike group "Khartia" established control over the Kupyansk city council building. Soldiers of the Reconnaissance and Strike Group of the 4th Battalion of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia" raised the state flag of Ukraine over the city hall.
President Zelenskyy warned about Russia's preparation for a massive attack with missiles and drones. The enemy plans to use the cold snap for maximum damage.
President Zelenskyy announced the completion of preparations for documents to be signed with representatives of Donald Trump's administration. The parties are coordinating meeting schedules, and the main documents are almost ready.
In Oryol, Russia, a fire broke out at a thermal power plant as a result of an attack. This is the second attack on the Oryol TPP, the first took place on January 8-9.
Russia purchased ballistic missiles and air defense systems from Iran for $2. 7 billion before the full-scale invasion. Moscow's total spending on Iranian weaponry exceeded $4 billion.
Kyiv residents report the closure of large supermarkets, such as "Silpo", "Aurora", "ATB", due to prolonged power outages. The "Aurora", NOVUS, and "Fozzy Group" chains confirm temporary difficulties, while "ATB-Market" refutes information about mass closures.
Norway will allocate a $400 million aid package to Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, "this is very important and will truly support our people."
A Russian UAV hit a Panamanian-flagged tanker awaiting oil loading, injuring one crew member. A San Marino-flagged vessel leaving port with corn was also attacked.
