War in Ukraine
Yasno CEO Serhiy Kovalenko announced that Ukraine is transitioning to a 4. 5-5 queue power outage regime, which could mean up to 16 hours without electricity. Kyiv is operating under emergency blackouts, while Dnipro and the region are following a new schedule.
Russian occupiers attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with UAVs. Two people sustained blast injuries and were hospitalized.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will work next week on new pressure and a clear global stance on Russia. He noted that Russia is not interested in diplomacy but is focused on missile attacks.
The Ukrainian and American delegations agreed to continue negotiations in Davos. Over two days in the US, economic development, a prosperity plan, and security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that almost 58,000 people are involved in repair crews on power grids and generation facilities. For Kyiv, 50 additional brigades have been brought in from other regions of the country.
As a result of the shelling, an energy facility in Koriukivka district of Chernihiv region was damaged. Energy workers will begin restoration after the security situation stabilizes.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that Denmark is trying to persuade Donald Trump to abandon the idea of owning Greenland. A working group will be established to explore a diplomatic path.
On January 19, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Italy will provide Ukraine with a batch of heating equipment for regions affected by Russian terror. The country will receive 78 industrial boilers with a total capacity of 116.5 MW.
The National Police has increased the number of patrols, especially at night, to maintain order and prevent crimes. Law enforcement officers urge citizens not to leave home unnecessarily at night and to carry identification documents.
Distorted information about a French TV channel's story discrediting the activities of Ukrainian intelligence is being spread on social media. This information has no objective basis and is a fake being spread by Kremlin bot farms.
The total number of combat engagements on the front has reached 69. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with partners the formats of their countries' participation in the implementation of security guarantees for Ukraine. The discussion also covered strengthening sanctions against Russia and military assistance to Ukraine.
The Czech Foreign Minister criticized President Pavel's proposal to provide Ukraine with L-159 aircraft without consulting the government. This proposal may reduce the likelihood of the aircraft being transferred.
Zaporizhzhia and the district have been under continuous enemy attacks for the third day. Two people were wounded, and houses and infrastructure were damaged.
Two people were injured in Donetsk region as a result of attacks by "Geran-3" UAVs and FPV drones on settlements. 29 civilian objects, including 21 residential buildings, were destroyed.
From January 22, Ukrzaliznytsia is changing the train schedule, including suburban ones, to minimize delays. This is due to the increased intensity of traffic on the Fastiv section, which was affected by an enemy attack.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko said that the penultimate week of January 2026 will be one of the most interesting and unconventional of the year. This period will bring significant changes in the political and social spheres, as well as new opportunities for finance and personal life.
Repair work has begun on the 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 backup power line near the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This became possible thanks to another ceasefire achieved through the mediation of the IAEA.
On January 17, Russian occupiers attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses in Vovchansk and attacked Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the direction of Dehtiarne and Kruhle. Ukrainian units neutralized assault actions in the Kupyansk direction and repelled attacks in Velykoburlutske.
Since the beginning of the week, Russia has used more than 1,300 attack drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy called for increased aid to Ukraine and pressure on the aggressor.
On January 18, Ukraine remembers the victims of the Brovary plane crash that occurred three years ago. At that time, the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including Denys Monastyrskyi, and civilians died.
European countries are strengthening control over maritime transport and compliance with the sanctions regime. Germany denied the tanker Arcusat entry into its waters, and the vessel Hizer Reis also raised suspicions.
On January 17, pilots of the UAV Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 301 Russian occupiers and hit 987 enemy targets. In January, 5122 occupiers and 15480 targets were destroyed.
Kaja Kallas reacted to Trump's tariff threats over European countries' stance on Greenland. She noted that disputes between allies benefit China and Russia.
Six people were injured in enemy shelling in Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region. The building of a fire and rescue unit was damaged, with windows and doors blown out.
In Beslan, North Ossetia-Alania, drone debris fell on the roof of a five-story building. 70 people were evacuated, one resident sought medical attention.
On January 18, Russian troops attacked the southern districts of Odesa region with drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility and a production building. There were no fatalities or injuries, and the fire has been extinguished.
On the night of January 18, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 201 drones, of which 167 were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. 30 UAVs hit 15 locations.
On January 18, the Armed Forces of Ukraine held back an intense enemy onslaught, which carried out 90 airstrikes and used 8071 kamikaze drones. The highest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.