Kharkiv

Russian troops launched intense attacks on Kupyansk using multiple rocket launchers. The attack damaged four private houses and power lines, with no reports of casualties.

Stanislav Prytula, chairman of the Public Council at the Ukrainian State Film Agency and a film producer, died on January 22, 2025, defending Ukraine. He served in the Armed Forces from the first days of the full-scale invasion.

On January 26, cloudy weather with clearings without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will range from +3°C to +11°C, with the warmest temperatures in the Crimea and in the west of the country.

In Kharkiv, a private house in the Osnovyansky district was damaged by a drone attack. The windows, roof and part of the building's structures were damaged, but there were no casualties.

In Kharkiv, local residents heard an explosion.

The Ukrainian Air Force reports active movement of enemy UAVs in Ukrainian airspace. The drones are flying in different directions in Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Dnipro, Poltava, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Odesa regions.

Over the last day, 123 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovske (32 attacks) and Kramatorsk (27 attacks) sectors.

Russian occupants carried out four drone attacks in Kharkiv, hitting Shevchenkivskyi, Kyivskyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts. Damage to cars, windows, and a building facade was recorded, with no casualties.

Russian troops conducted another attack on the Kyiv district of Kharkiv. According to local authorities, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.

Occupants launched UAV strikes on Shevchenkivskyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts of Kharkiv. Damage, casualties, and problems with electricity and water supply in some areas of the city were reported.

On the night of January 25, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 X-59/69 missiles and 61 Shahed drones. Air defense forces destroyed 48 targets, but there was damage in three regions.

Cloudy weather remains in Ukraine with high temperatures for January ranging from +1°C to +11°C. It will be warmest in the Crimea, without significant precipitation throughout the territory.

Yuriy Galushkin, the former commander of the Kharkiv military unit, was taken into custody for 60 days without bail. He was re-detained after being released on bail of UAH 5 million due to new circumstances in the case.

The President confirmed that the “Shaheds” that hit the houses were made in Russia, not Iran. The production was set up in Tatarstan using foreign components.

Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants made 46 attempts to attack.

A massive attack of enemy drones was recorded in Kharkiv, one of them hit the Osnovyansky district of the city. Mayor Igor Terekhov urged residents to be careful because of the large number of attack drones in the sky.

Brigadier General Yuriy Halushkin, the Kharkiv Brigade, appealed to the President to send him to the front. Today, the Pechersk court is choosing a preventive measure for him for the second time.

In Donetsk region, the forced evacuation of families with children from Komar and Kryvyi Rih communities has begun. There are still 110 children in these settlements who need to be evacuated due to the intensified shelling.

In Lviv region, an FSB agent was exposed who planned to pass on the coordinates of the barracks of a military institute for a missile strike. The cadet intended to betray her classmates for a monetary reward.

An accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhansky highway, killing Kharkiv blogger Anna Zhuk (Annette). Her husband and young child were also injured in the accident and hospitalized.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces denied that he had deliberately allowed the Russians to retreat from the Kharkiv region. He explained that the advance of troops had slowed down due to a lack of equipment, ammunition, and personnel exhaustion.

The documentary Porcelain War about three Kharkiv artists was nominated for Best Feature Documentary. The film tells the story of artists who create porcelain products during the war.

The zone of forced evacuation of families with children from 16 settlements was expanded in Kupyansk district. It is planned to evacuate 267 children from 164 families due to intensified hostile shelling.

Fighting continues in Chasovyi Yar, with Russians using the canal pipes to attack, but failing to capture the city.

The 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade exposed a scheme where soldiers were paid half their salaries for not showing up for service. The deputy brigade commander and the commander of the logistics group organized the scheme with more than 50 participants.

Russian troops have been attacking the border areas of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions since the beginning of the year, using air power. Enemy subversive reconnaissance groups continue to attempt to infiltrate Ukrainian territory.

The wreckage of an enemy drone was spotted in the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv after an explosion. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties, and another strike was recorded outside the city.

The former commander of the OTU “Kharkiv” was detained at the exit from the pre-trial detention center after posting bail of UAH 5 million. The SBI uncovered new facts in the case of the border breach in Kharkiv region and command negligence.

On Konovalets Street in Ternopil, a bullet-damaged window of the diocesan building of the UOC-MP was found. The incident occurred between January 18 and 21, and the police are investigating and studying surveillance footage.

A bail of UAH 5 million was set for Brigadier General Halushkin in the case of improper defense of Kharkiv region in 2024. He is one of three suspected military commanders in the case.