The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down and suppressing 96 enemy drones during a night attack. In total, 115 attack UAVs of various types were launched.
The state sports ski base in Chernihiv, despite destruction and air raid alerts, continues to operate. Approximately 350 children and teenagers train in wartime conditions, demonstrating resilience.
On the night of January 17, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out at a critical infrastructure facility; there were no casualties.
ATESH reported that Moscow plans to transfer occupied Mariupol under the full influence of Chechen groups. Additional "Akhmat" units are arriving in the city to monopolize local resources and industrial potential.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on January 17, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,130 occupiers. The total enemy losses exceeded 1.22 million people.
Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on board a downed Russian BM-35 drone. This allows operators to control the apparatus over long distances, making it almost invulnerable to electronic warfare.
The IAEA Director General confirmed the agreement of Ukraine and Russia on a local truce to restore the power line to the ZNPP. This will allow the restoration of the last backup line, which failed on January 2.
Trump's team is developing the concept of a "Peace Council" to monitor and implement a future agreement to end the war in Ukraine. This body, led by the US president, would coordinate the management of the enclave, borrowing a model from the peace plan for the Gaza Strip.
Russian military has started using a new jet strike drone for attacks on mobile targets. The drone has an arrow-shaped design and FPV control, allowing the operator to pursue moving objects.
Elite units of the British Royal Marines are undergoing intensive training in Norway, preparing for a potential conflict with Russia. The exercises are taking place at the 'Viking' camp at temperatures below minus 20°C.
Caspian CPC Blend oil prices plummeted due to drone attacks on tankers in the Black Sea. ExxonMobil increased the discount on its products, but no buyers were found.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that the Czech Republic will transfer combat aircraft to Ukraine to destroy Russian drones. These are medium-class aircraft, possibly L-159s.
Five men (four Ukrainians and one Russian) in Poland have been charged in a sabotage operation case. They attempted to send parcels with explosives to various countries, for which they face life imprisonment.
Over the past day, 153 combat engagements took place at the front. Russian troops used over 4,700 kamikaze drones and 144 guided aerial bombs.
King Charles III of Great Britain wished Ukraine a just and lasting peace on the anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on Centenary Partnership. He expressed admiration for the resilience of Ukrainians and recalled the ties between the countries.
Uklon and Bolt companies are resuming 24/7 operations in Kyiv starting January 17, having coordinated this with the city authorities. This will allow residents to reach important facilities during curfew hours.
President Zelenskyy announced intelligence information regarding Russia's preparation for new strikes. He urged Ukrainians not to ignore air raid alerts.
Delegations from Ukraine and the United States will meet in Miami to discuss agreements on security guarantees and $800 billion for Ukraine's economic prosperity.
In Kyiv, 67 high-rise buildings remain without heating after the massive attack on January 9. Utility workers and energy specialists are working to restore infrastructure amid emergency blackouts.
Ukrzaliznytsia is dimming external lighting at railway stations in Lviv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv to save electricity. Invincibility Points continue to operate as usual.
The new Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, presented anti-crisis measures to overcome the consequences of blackouts. Experts assess these decisions as quick managerial gestures that do not solve systemic problems.
Germany is providing Ukraine with an additional aid package of 60 million euros. The funds will be used for winter and energy support, strengthening heating systems.
President Zelenskyy met with David Lammy, discussing Ukraine's protection against Russian missile strikes on its energy infrastructure. The situation at the front and sanctions policy were also discussed.
On January 17, hourly power outage schedules and power restrictions for industry will be in effect throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Experts believe that Hiiumaa Island in the Baltic Sea could be seized by Russia, allowing it to control sea and air routes. This would create significant difficulties for the Baltic states and Finland.
President Zelenskyy expects that the energy "Ramstein" will become a platform for agreements on the continued transfer of air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine. He emphasized the need for constant supplies to protect energy infrastructure.
In Odesa, three employees of a district TCC and a member of a public organization were exposed for kidnapping a man. They drove him around the city for an hour, demanding $6,000 for not delivering him to the RTCC.
The head of the Ministry of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, stated that the digitization of drone distribution in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will speed up their receipt by units threefold. This will allow reducing the path of UAVs from the warehouse to the unit to one day.
Gerhard Schröder refused to transfer documents about conversations with Putin to the German Federal Archives, keeping them at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. These documents concern his time in power from 1998 to 2005.
From January 16, the use of electricity for outdoor lighting will be restricted in Kyiv. This decision was made by the City Defense Council due to the difficult situation in the energy system.
