War in Ukraine
On January 26, hourly electricity outage schedules will be applied throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported that the situation in Kyiv remains extremely difficult, with State Emergency Service units working at maximum capacity. Over 90 heating points and additional tents have been deployed in the capital to help people.
Ukraine views bilateral security guarantees with the US as a key element of national security. The document is 100% ready and awaits the determination of the date and place of signing.
The State Emergency Service refutes information about the alleged creation of overnight shelters with beds in Kyiv. Beds in "Invincibility Points" are intended for people who need help in case of an emergency or for medical reasons.
In 2026, Ukraine ranked 20th in the global military power rating among 145 countries, according to Global Firepower. The rating takes into account over 60 indicators, including army size and economic potential.
Servicemen and veterans of the Third Army Corps have organized mobile 'points of invincibility' in Kyiv. They offer hot drinks, food, and the opportunity to charge phones to residents of areas experiencing power outages.
Since the beginning of the day, 66 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively advancing in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, carrying out shelling and air strikes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's wars, including the war against Ukraine, are a consequence of the indifference of leading world states. He emphasized that history punishes those who stand aside.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using Belarus as a testing ground to blackmail Europe and the world. Russian "Shahed" operators are targeting Ukraine, including from Belarusian territory.
In the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, an enemy drone hit a residential building, damaging windows. An 80-year-old woman was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Lukashenka's white spitz has been granted more rights than the people of Belarus. He also emphasized that Belarus's dependence on Moscow has become more dangerous for everyone.
In Kyiv, 31-year-old rescuer-climber Oleksandr Pytaichuk died at an energy facility after falling from a height of 20 meters. He was eliminating the consequences of an enemy strike on January 23.
Ukrainian blogger and military radio technology specialist Serhiy (Flash) Beskrestnov has been appointed advisor to the Minister of Defense on technological directions.
The SBU celebrates the Day of the Cybersecurity Department, emphasizing the importance of the digital front. Cyber units protect state systems, counter Russian special services, and eliminate agent networks.
France has supplied Ukraine with Rodeur drones, capable of performing reconnaissance and "kamikaze" missions. Some of these drones have already been delivered, boasting a range of up to 500 km and up to five hours of flight time.
President Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. They discussed support for the Ukrainian energy system and military cooperation.
Russian troops shelled settlements in Donetsk Oblast nine times, resulting in injuries and damage to homes. In Sloviansk, 2 people were injured, and an apartment building and 2 cars were damaged.
Russians have used dangerous chemical substances over 9,000 times in Ukraine. A protracted war could push the Kremlin to use more dangerous weapons.
The Ministry of Energy released a video about the restoration of energy infrastructure after massive Russian attacks. The system holds up thanks to the hard work of energy workers who work seven days a week.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko called on local administrations to ensure unhindered passage of special equipment by clearing snow. This is necessary for the State Emergency Service, law enforcement, and utility services.
This week, negotiations focused on economic issues and control over the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. No agreement has been reached, but Moscow proposes to share the plant's electricity.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko spoke about the period from January 26 to February 1, which will be a turning point. The maximum concentration of energy and acceleration of events that will shape the future is expected.
Russia has intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure, other infrastructure, and residential buildings, using drones, aerial bombs, and missiles. Zelenskyy reported over 1,700 drones, 1,380 aerial bombs, and 69 missiles in a week.
On the night of January 25, Russia attacked Ukraine with two missiles and 102 UAVs. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 87 enemy Shahed and other types of drones.
Today, January 25, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy turns 48. He was born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih.
In Kyiv, 1676 multi-story buildings remain without heating after the Russian attack on January 24. Utility workers and energy specialists have restored heat supply to over 1600 buildings.
On January 24, 127 combat engagements took place on the front line. The invaders launched three missile and 95 air strikes, using 25 missiles and dropping 248 guided aerial bombs.
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.