War in Ukraine
SES divers eliminated flooding at a Kyiv thermal power plant, damaged by shelling, in temperatures down to –15 °C. The special operation lasted six days, the water leak was stopped, and the participants were awarded.
As a result of the missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, 5 people were injured, including a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in moderate condition. A two-story apartment building was damaged.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and radar stations in Crimea. A UAV warehouse, a command and observation post, and an ammunition depot were also attacked.
As a result of the night attack by Russia, consumers in Odesa, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions are without power. In Kyiv and the region, the electricity situation remains difficult, but the operation of heat generation has been partially stabilized.
On January 22, Russian occupiers attacked Kyiv region, with debris from enemy UAVs recorded falling in several communities. In Vyshhorod district, windows of a residential building were damaged, and debris fell on the territory of a kindergarten.
Donald Trump announced the settlement of 8 wars and expects another one to be settled. He noted that the US is making significant progress in Russia's war against Ukraine.
In Kharkiv Oblast, the enemy is active in the direction of Dihtiarne, attempting to expand the combat zone to Nesterne and Kruhle. Activity is also recorded near Dvorichanske and Vovchanski Khutory, but without success for the occupiers.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff announced his visit to Kyiv. He also said that he is going to Moscow with Jared Kushner, and then to Abu Dhabi to work with working groups.
Keith Kellogg, former US President's special envoy, suggests the end of Russia's war against Ukraine by August 24. He believes that the advantage will be on Ukraine's side after winter.
Kryvyi Rih was subjected to a missile and drone attack. Three two-story buildings, four cottages, and five private sector houses were damaged.
On January 22, Vladimir Putin will meet with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. After the meeting, a briefing by Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov will take place, Dmitry Peskov announced.
The SBU detained two agents of Russian military intelligence who were collecting data on the consequences of the "Oreshnik" missile strike on Lviv region. They face life imprisonment for treason.
NATO Secretary General Rutte emphasized the importance of focusing on Ukraine and defending against adversaries. He called Russia the main adversary of NATO, also noting China's growing power.
As a result of the night attack on Odesa region on January 22, a young man born in 2009 died. One of the drones hit an apartment building.
78 Ukrainian universities are introducing "Winter Admission" to the zero year. The state will provide grants of up to 3000 hryvnias per month for certain categories of applicants.
At the O. O. Shalimov National Scientific Center for Surgery and Transplantology, severely wounded soldier Denys married Milena. They met in Kramatorsk, and Denys sustained a mine-blast injury, which resulted in the amputation of his legs and arm.
In Ternopil region, two local residents were charged with assault for beating a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman. The incident occurred on January 11 after a road accident escalated into a fight.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff stated that he is going to Moscow to discuss ending the war. He will meet with Putin on January 22, and the initiative for the meeting came from the Russian side.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that US President Donald Trump forced Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to resolve the Ukrainian issue. Trump exerted pressure through Witkoff, Kushner, and Rubio, as well as with the help of Europeans.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated his compatriots on Unity Day on January 22. He emphasized that the unity of Ukrainians stops the Russian army and preserves independence.
Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced significant progress in peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that "we're nearing the end" and expressed optimism.
In Odesa region, a Russian drone hit an apartment building, damaging its facade and glazing. 58 people were evacuated, no casualties were reported.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 drones overnight, 80 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, several enemy UAVs remain in the airspace.
Russia's attacks on power substations in Ukraine threaten nuclear safety, ignoring IAEA warnings. This creates risks of power outages at Chornobyl and other nuclear power plants.
Over the past day, 154 combat engagements were recorded. The occupiers launched 2 missile and 84 air strikes, dropping 197 guided aerial bombs.
Dnipropetrovsk region suffered a drone attack, houses and cars were damaged in Pavlohrad. A woman was injured in the Vasylkivska community, and there is also an injured person in Kryvyi Rih.
In Kyiv, almost 3,000 high-rise buildings remain without heating, although 227 buildings were connected overnight. Emergency power outages continue.
Due to the consequences of Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine's energy system. Previously published blackout schedules are temporarily not in effect.
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Putin on January 22 in Moscow to discuss a peace plan. Zelenskyy will also meet with Trump in Davos to discuss a peace agreement.
The partisan movement ATESH reports on the transfer of the "Irish" and "Vile Eight" units to Crimea. These forces will be used to protect military facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks.