War in Ukraine
Over the past day, 93 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy is actively operating in three directions. The enemy used 3198 kamikaze drones, launched 67 air strikes and dropped 144 guided aerial bombs.
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said that the negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia in Abu Dhabi were historic. The President's team brought the warring parties to one table to move closer to peace.
Ten Russian postal services, cooperating with operators from Germany and France, are part of a network through which sanctioned goods enter Russia. This was confirmed by Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the President of Ukraine's authorized representative for sanctions policy. Foreign components manufactured in 2024-2026 have been found in Russian Kh-101 missiles.
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.
Information about the capture of Orikhovo-Vasylivka in Donetsk region by Russian troops is false. Ukrainian forces continue to hold their positions, repelling attacks and destroying enemy personnel.
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.
Last year, Ukrainian drones hit 819,737 enemy targets, most of which were domestically produced. In December, the Defense Forces destroyed 35,000 Russian occupiers with the help of drones.
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with a drone, damaging a high-rise building where a fire broke out. The threat to the city remains, residents are urged to stay in shelters.
The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office has uncovered a scheme for the illegal supply of Ukrainian critical equipment to Russia. Three company employees have been notified of suspicion; the value of the transferred devices is approximately 9 million hryvnias.
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.
In the village of Slyvyne, Mykolaiv district, a woman and a child were poisoned by carbon monoxide due to a malfunction of the stove heating system. The victims were hospitalized, their condition is of moderate severity.
Russia launched a missile strike on the Industrial District of Kharkiv. As a result of the shelling, one person was injured, and power was partially lost in the city.
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.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that housing programs should become the engines of Ukraine's recovery, and their implementation should begin now. Accessibility for people and long-term loans at low interest rates are key conditions.
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.
On January 27, hourly shutdown schedules and power limitations will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
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.
Ukrzaliznytsia launched 54 mobile 'invincibility' points in 12 regions of Ukraine after massive Russian attacks. They have already hosted over 9,000 visitors, providing warmth, light, and communication.
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.
NABU, by internal order, classified all information regarding the incentives for its employees, citing the procedure for service. This happened against the backdrop of the discovery of inaccurate data in the declarations of some detectives.
Irish Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne stated that Ukraine will be discussed during the visit of EU leaders to India. The visit aims to conclude a free trade agreement.
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.
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.
The European Commission maintained contact with the Ukrainian and American delegations before and after the trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously stated that the results of the talks would be communicated to the Europeans.
The European Commission confirmed its work on a prosperity plan for Ukraine, but without mentioning a date for EU accession. The issue of accession is considered a security guarantee and an element of prosperity.
President Zelenskyy heard the delegation's report after trilateral talks in the UAE with the US and Russia. Military and complex political issues were discussed, and the framework for further diplomatic work was defined.
The CPD recorded a new peak in the activity of Russian information operations aimed at destabilizing the internal situation in Ukraine. The enemy uses bot networks to manipulate the topic of electricity shortages.
President Zelenskyy instructed the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to analyze the possibilities of purchasing equipment for alternative electricity and heat generation. This applies to Kyiv and other regions with the most difficult energy situation.
Russian troops are shelling the Kherson CHP with artillery and drones, trying to prevent its restoration. Naftogaz is delivering heaters to Kherson to provide the city with heat.