Since the beginning of the day, 72 combat engagements have taken place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian troops repelled 26 attacks, with two more battles ongoing.
Three oil tankers operated by Greek companies were attacked by drones in the Black Sea. The vessels were en route to a Russian terminal to load Kazakh oil.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi stated that Ukraine did not allow critical enemy breakthroughs, thwarting their plans. Over the year, the enemy army was reduced by 418,000 killed and wounded, and its own losses decreased by 13%.
In Iran, 648 people, including nine minors, have died as a result of the unrest, and thousands have been injured. Over 10,000 protesters have been arrested, with authorities calling them enemies of God.
A 14-year-old teenager has been charged with suspicion of attempted murder of a teacher and a classmate in Kyiv. The victims are in serious condition in the hospital, and the attacker has also been hospitalized.
Over the past day, 159 combat engagements took place on the front line, which is a quarter less than the day before. Most battles were recorded in the Huliaipole direction.
US President Donald Trump is leaning towards striking Iran over the killing of protesters. He has not yet made a final decision and is reviewing Iranian proposals for negotiations.
In 2025, 2,514 civilians were killed and 12,142 injured in Ukraine, a 31% increase compared to 2024. Most casualties were recorded in government-controlled territory, especially in frontline areas.
Since the beginning of January 12, 146 combat engagements have taken place at the front, the enemy has launched 28 airstrikes and over 5,000 drones. Particular activity was recorded in the Huliaipole direction, where 33 combat engagements occurred.
The search and strike group "Khartia" established control over the Kupyansk city council building. Soldiers of the Reconnaissance and Strike Group of the 4th Battalion of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia" raised the state flag of Ukraine over the city hall.
The total number of combat engagements on the front is 78, with the enemy most active in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. In the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 61 shellings.
Educational ombudswoman Nadiia Leshchyk emphasized the importance of psychological assistance to those affected by the attack in a Kyiv school. She also stressed the need to ensure safety in educational institutions.
A 9th-grade student at a school in Obolon attacked a classmate and a teacher with a knife. He wounded the classmate in the stomach and cut the teacher's arm.
Hamas will dissolve its administration in Gaza after a Palestinian technocratic governing committee takes control of the region. This is a requirement of a US-brokered plan for the enclave.
Kyiv police are investigating the circumstances of a student's knife attack on a teacher and a classmate on January 12. The victims are receiving medical attention, and the attacker has been detained.
On the night of January 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with 156 attack UAVs from several directions. Air defense forces shot down 135 enemy drones across the country.
Archaeologists and students from Texas Tech University have discovered the remains of an 18th-century Spanish mission in Jackson County, Texas. This discovery fills a gap in the historical records of early Texas.
Over the past day, 219 combat engagements took place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched 53 air strikes and carried out 2941 shelling attacks.
U. S. President Donald Trump is considering military options in Iran after dozens of people died during anti-government protests. He has been briefed on various intervention plans but has not yet made a final decision.
Reza Pahlavi called on Iranians to seize state institutions and embassies, replacing the flag of the Islamic Republic with the national flag. He predicts the rapid fall of the regime and international support.
Police found five severed human heads on the beach of the fishing port of Puerto López, Ecuador. This is linked to a criminal war for control of drug trafficking.
Iran has declared three days of mourning for security forces killed during two weeks of unrest. Human rights activists report over 500 civilian deaths and 10,000 arrests.
Mass protests in Iran, which have been ongoing for two weeks, have led to the deaths of over 530 protesters and the arrest of over 10,000 people. These events could radically change global geopolitics and energy security, causing oil prices to rise.
Sudan's military government has returned to the capital Khartoum after three years of war. Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced the start of work of the "government of hope" to restore basic services.
Rescuers began work in Aleppo after five days of fighting between government forces and the SDF. 23 people died, and 140,000 residents left their homes.
On January 11, three Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli strikes. The Israeli army stated that it had eliminated "terrorists" who posed a threat.
Catalan "Barcelona" defeated Madrid's "Real" with a score of 3:2 in the Spanish Super Cup final. Raphinha scored a brace, and Lewandowski added another goal.
On January 11, 200 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 48 air strikes and used 1868 kamikaze drones. The greatest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
On January 11, 2026, Russians shelled Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia region, killing one woman and injuring two. Houses, a road, a garage, and vehicles were damaged.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck drilling rigs in the Caspian Sea and an air defense unit of the Russian occupiers. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
