Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat engagements have been recorded, with most attacks in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions. Russian troops launched two missile strikes, 70 air strikes, and used 4,786 kamikaze drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Vasyl Malyuk, the former head of the SBU. He heard Malyuk's report on asymmetric operations against Russia and announced the provision of all necessary resources.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov signed an order appointing Pavlo Yelizarov as Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He will be responsible for the development of small air defense and scaling up the experience of combating drones.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his Romanian counterpart Oana Toiu at the World Economic Forum. Sybiha handed over a list of urgent needs for the restoration of energy supply and heating in Ukraine.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with John Healey the strengthening of air defense and the Octopus drone project. The parties agreed to exchange data on the use of weapons and cooperation in R&D.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has prepared for a massive strike and is awaiting the moment to launch it. He urged Ukrainians to be attentive to air raid alerts.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Pavlo Yelizarov as the new Deputy Commander of the Air Force.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with acting SBU head Yevhen Khmara. Following the meeting, new combat operations were approved and the internal transformation of the Service was discussed.
Ukraine's Defense Forces hit a UAV warehouse of the 144th Motorized Rifle Division of the Russian Federation in Novokrasnyanka, Luhansk region. The damage to the bulk terminal of an oil refinery in the Krasnodar Krai and an oil depot in the Belgorod region has also been confirmed.
Swedish law enforcement has exposed Belarusian nuns who, under the guise of religious activities, were collecting funds for the Russian Armed Forces and spreading pro-Russian propaganda. They visited occupied territories of Ukraine and were used by Russia as a tool of hybrid influence.
Three influential US Catholic archbishops condemned the country's foreign policy. They stated that the moral role of the state in confronting global evil is questionable, and the use of military force should be a last resort.
President Zelenskyy announced the capture of a Russian responsible for the execution of Ukrainian prisoners in the Kursk region last year. Every Russian killer will be held accountable for their actions.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that the sanctions bill against Russia will no longer be delayed, as it has been supported by President Trump. However, it has not yet been brought before the upper chamber.
Donald Trump criticized European leaders for resisting his plans to acquire Greenland. He emphasized that Europe should focus on Russia's war with Ukraine.
Denys Shmyhal and Rafael Grossi discussed an extraordinary IAEA meeting to assess the consequences of Russian attacks. The agency is preparing a report and methodology for assessing the impact on nuclear power plants.
Ukraine has suspended orders for attack drones from Helsing due to problems during frontline testing. The flagship HX-2 drone experienced difficulties with takeoff and communication.
Ukrainian veterans have the opportunity to get mandatory car insurance for free. The state fully covers the cost of the policy, returning funds to the card through "Diia".
This refers, in particular, to changing the very logic of combating attacks by Russian "Shahed"-type drones on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.
Denys Shmyhal informed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi about Russia's preparation of attacks on energy infrastructure serving nuclear power plants. The parties agreed to hear from the heads of nuclear power plants and IAEA missions, and also discussed an extraordinary meeting of the governing board.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov have agreed on personnel decisions to strengthen Ukraine's defense, including the appointment of a deputy commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for small-range air defense. They also discussed an audit of weapons supplies and the launch of operational analysis of every enemy strike.
Russian airlines plan to bring mothballed aircraft over 30 years old back into service. This is a forced step due to the reduction of the aircraft fleet and the lack of updates under sanctions.
On January 20, scheduled power outages and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. These are the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Updated citizenship rules have come into force in Ukraine, simplifying procedures for foreign military personnel and their families, providing for the recognition of multiple citizenship, and establishing examinations. The law also expands the grounds for losing citizenship.
Increased electricity imports from the EU do not guarantee overcoming the consequences of blackouts due to limited volumes and high costs. Expert Yuriy Korolchuk explains that the maximum import volume is 2.45 GW, with the main volumes occurring during night hours when the price is lower.
Ukrainians spent UAH 11. 3 billion under the "Winter Support" program, mainly on utility services, groceries, medicines, and donations. 17.8 million citizens received UAH 1000 each, of which 3.5 million were children.
In early 2026, Donald Trump once again raised the issue of acquiring Greenland, leading to an escalation of relations with the US and European allies. Greenland's and Denmark's refusal led to the introduction of trade tariffs against European countries.
As a result of the Russian army's attack on the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv, 10 people were injured, and one 69-year-old woman died. 30 private houses were damaged, one was destroyed.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 79 combat engagements since the beginning of the day, most of which were in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched air strikes and shelling on border settlements.
Russia is preparing a system for assessing the behavior of schoolchildren in the temporarily occupied territories, which will become mandatory from September 1, 2026. This will allow the integration of a mechanism of total control directly into the educational process.
Ukrainian military forces are conducting counter-actions that prevent the Russians from accumulating forces for assaults on Hryshyne. The enemy is attempting to advance in small groups, suffering significant losses.
