War in Ukraine
On the night of January 15, Russian occupiers attacked the southern districts of Odesa region with drones. Most targets were destroyed, but damage to civilian infrastructure was recorded in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district.
The European Union has revised the price cap on Russian oil to $44. 1/barrel, which will come into effect on February 1, 2026. This mechanism provides for a price review every six months.
In 2025, Russia recorded a record increase in serious crimes, linked to the return of war participants. The Kremlin is preparing for elections but fears its own "veterans" who are becoming a threat.
The Security Service of Ukraine has collected evidence of 256 Russian attacks on energy facilities, which are classified as crimes against humanity. These actions by the Kremlin are aimed at destroying the Ukrainian people.
A criminal organization in a military unit that embezzled over 47 million UAH of budget funds has been exposed. The former commander created a scheme for supplying non-existent FPV drones and substandard equipment.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister has called for sanctions against Russia's "shadow" grain fleet, which has stolen over 2 million tons of Ukrainian grain. Intelligence has identified 45 vessels involved in the theft, and Ukraine has already imposed sanctions on 43 of them.
At night, the enemy attacked energy infrastructure, causing power outages in Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions. Network restrictions are in effect in Kyiv and Kyiv region, and blackout schedules are temporarily not applied.
Expert Serhiy Shabovta believes that the SBU should investigate the actions of former Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service Ihor Zelinsky, who legalized documents of a sanctioned Russian company. This could have brought millions of dollars in revenue to the Russian Federation.
A Russian drone attacked a house in the Putyvl community of Sumy region, injuring four children aged 6 to 17. They received assistance on the spot without hospitalization.
In Lviv, as a result of a night drone attack, the stained glass windows of the Church of Olga and Elizabeth were damaged. Windows were also blown out in residential buildings, Lviv Polytechnic, a school, and a college.
Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv, as reported by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south.
In Kyiv, fragments of an enemy drone hit a 15-story residential building. Damage to a wall of about 4 square meters was recorded, without subsequent burning.
On January 14, 132 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 63 air strikes, dropping 154 guided aerial bombs. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit two areas of personnel concentration and six enemy artillery systems.
Overnight, Russia attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Zhytomyr region. There were no casualties, and repair crews are restoring the damage.
Donald Trump told Reuters that he was unaware of a possible trip by special envoys to Moscow.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 82 drones, including jet-powered "Shaheds". Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 61 enemy UAVs.
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has arrived in Kyiv for high-level talks. She will meet with the President of Ukraine, the Prime Minister, and the head of the NBU.
On January 14, Russian troops lost 1,150 soldiers and 929 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.01.26 amount to 1,223,090 personnel.
On the morning of January 15, an enemy drone crashed into a playground near the Stepan Bandera monument in Lviv. The blast wave shattered windows in nearby buildings, and a tractor driver sustained minor injuries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia's goals in Ukraine include Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. This expands Russia's demands even beyond the 28-point US peace plan.
DBR employees detained a border guard who helped conscripts evade mobilization. He arranged fictitious disability for $12,000.
The head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, announced damages in Donbas and border regions of Russia amounting to over 706 billion rubles. The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine points to manipulation and Russia's attempt to bill Ukraine for the consequences of its own aggression.
The Russian advance slowed down in late December 2025 and early January 2026. This was likely due to less favorable weather conditions and the cessation of efforts to meet "arbitrary deadlines" at the end of the year.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine, not Russia, is hindering a peace agreement. He believes that Putin is ready to conclude one, while Zelenskyy is not in a hurry.
Drone pilots of the State Border Guard Service in southern Ukraine hit quad bikes, a communication antenna, and a ground-based robotic complex of the Russian invaders. Border guards are effectively reducing the enemy's capabilities.
In a private conversation with leaders of the European Parliament's political groups, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas noted that it might be time to start drinking. According to her, this is due to current world events.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the "Golden Star" to four servicemen. These are soldiers Oleksandr Maretskyi, Serhiy Kotenko, junior sergeant Artem Rezonov, and senior lieutenant Oleksandr Khyzhniak.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the advance of Russian invaders; 118 combat engagements took place over the past day. The enemy used aviation and drones, carrying out over 3,700 attacks.
British intelligence reported over 1. 2 million Russian casualties in the war against Ukraine. In 2025, Russia lost 415,000 soldiers, which is 15,000 fewer than in 2024.
In the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian military administration is forcibly subordinating civilian hospitals to military needs. This limits local residents' access to medical care.