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72 out of 131 enemy drones shot down in 16 regions of Ukraine
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 131 drones and 4 Iskander-M missiles. Air defense forces destroyed 72 enemy UAVs. Buildings damaged in Poltava and Cherkasy regions.

SBU exposes scheme to supply microchips for Russian missiles through the Middle East
Ukrainian companies from three regions illegally supplied electronics for Russian missiles through a shell company in the Middle East. In the summer of 2022, parts worth $600,000 were shipped.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 141 drones and a ballistic missile, 93 drones were shot down
Russia attacked Ukraine with 141 Shahed drones and imitator drones from 5 directions, as well as an Iskander-M missile. Air defense forces destroyed 93 attack UAVs in 13 regions of Ukraine.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 39 drones and 4 ballistic missiles: 24 drones and two missiles were shot down
At night, Russia launched a massive attack with Shahed drones and ballistic missiles in several regions of Ukraine. Air defense shot down 24 drones and 2 Iskanders/KN-23.

Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 50 drones: 33 drones shot down, one flew towards Romania
At night, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using 50 drones and 2 Iskander-M missiles. Air defense systems shot down 33 drones, and a number of them hit businesses in Odesa region.

“Cotton” in the Bryansk region: the CPD hinted that the Silicon plant is also noisy
Explosions have occurred at the Russian Kremniy plant in Bryansk, which produces microelectronics for missile systems. An attack was also reported on the Bryansk Chemical Plant, which produces gunpowder and explosives.

Occupants in Kherson region use torture against military refuseniks - “ATESH”
Commanders of the 61st Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Russian Federation torture soldiers who refuse to carry out suicide orders. Several refusers were thrown into a pit without food and water, and then sent to the assault, where they died.

Ukrainian Armed Forces report from the frontline: Ukrainian Armed Forces repel most attacks in Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Kursk sectors
On January 9, 144 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 38 air strikes and 884 kamikaze drone strikes. The most intense attacks were recorded in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Kursk sectors.

Occupants attacked Kryvyi Rih with three missiles, all targets were hit
Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih with three Iskander-K cruise missiles. All three missiles were successfully shot down by units of the Ukrainian Air Command “East”.

Smoke is visible over Russia's Kamensk-Shakhtyn: what is happening near the chemical plant
In the Russian city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, there is heavy smoke. The city is home to a chemical plant and military warehouses. The plant produces fuel for Uragan, Smerch, Tornado-S and Iskander missiles.

Ethnic conflicts in the ranks of the occupiers have become more frequent in Zaporizhzhia region - “ATESH”
Ethnic conflicts between Russians and Caucasians have escalated in the 70th motorized rifle regiment of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region. Anti-Putin soldiers are organizing sabotage and damaging equipment.

Intelligence: War criminal involved in killing civilians in Hroza village in critical condition after explosion
An explosion occurred in the city of Shuya, as a result of which Russian Captain Konstantin Nagayko was seriously injured. He was involved in a missile attack on the village of Groza, where 59 civilians were killed.

Massive attacks by the Russian Federation on the Chernihiv region: 100 explosions per day and a triple strike on the regional center
Over the course of a day, the occupants carried out 32 strikes on the Chernihiv region, using various types of weapons. As a result of the attacks, residential buildings in several districts were damaged, and fires were recorded.

Chaus on Russia's attack on Chernihiv: several missiles were equipped with cluster munitions
The occupiers fired three Iskander-M missiles at Chernihiv with an interval of 15 minutes, some with cluster munitions. The attack killed one person, wounded four others, and damaged private homes.

Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down 3 missiles and 13 drones
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 3 missiles and 13 Shahed drones from 38 air targets launched by the Russian Federation. 19 imitator drones were locally lost without negative consequences.

Occupants in Kherson region record an increase in broken equipment due to sabotage
In Lazurne, the occupiers record a sharp increase in watercraft breakdowns due to sabotage by the Russian military. Soldiers deliberately break boat engines to avoid crossing the Dnipro.

“ATES carried out a sabotage on the Russian railroad: the supply of Iskanders is under threat
ATES agents sabotaged a railroad in the Tver region of Russia that connects two strategic arsenals. This complicated the supply of Iskander and Tochka-U missiles and other ammunition to Russian troops.

Kyiv withstood 500 air alerts and more than 200 air strikes in 2024 - KCMA
In 2024, Kyiv withstood 500 air alerts and 200 strikes from Russia. The enemy used more than 1,600 munitions, including the largest attack with 78 missiles simultaneously.

Russia does not have enough troops on the territory of Belarus to invade Ukraine - SBGSU
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that there are not enough Russian troops in Belarus to invade again. No movements of equipment or personnel of the Russian and Belarusian armies have been observed at the border.

DIU discloses Russia's missile stockpiles and their monthly production capabilities
Russia has about 1,400 long-range missiles of various types in its stockpile. It is capable of producing up to 150 new missiles per month, but production is critically dependent on foreign components.

In Russia, they reported an attack on a distillery, due to the threat of UAVs, the "Carpet" plan has been introduced at a number of airports
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reports the shooting down of 13 drones over five regions, and there is also a report of an attack on a distillery. The "Carpet" plan has been introduced at several Russian airports due to the threat of UAVs.

Zaporizhzhia under fire: almost 300 attacks in the last day
Russian troops have conducted about 300 strikes in Zaporizhzhia region over the past day. Dozens of civilian infrastructure objects were damaged, including an industrial facility in the center of Zaporizhzhia.

Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskanders and UAVs: 13 drones shot down
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 24 drones. Air defense forces destroyed 13 UAVs, and another 11 imitator drones were lost without negative consequences.

Residents evacuated from 44 dangerous settlements in Kharkiv region - Syniehubov
Active and forced evacuations are underway in the Kharkiv region from 44 settlements due to constant shelling. In Kupyansk, 134 people remain on the left bank and 1,300 on the right bank.

Explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih after warning of a high-speed target
Explosions were reported in Kryvyi Rih around 15:40 after a warning of a ballistic missile threat. According to monitoring channels, one Iskander-M ballistic missile was used.

Ukraine's Air Force shoots down 52 out of 103 drones in the skies over Ukraine
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 52 of 103 enemy drones launched by Russia from different directions. 44 drones were lost locally, and damage was recorded in several regions.

Russia no longer has enough air defense systems - NSDC CCD
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's CDC reported on the lack of air and missile defense systems in Russia to protect cities and facilities. The main defense systems are concentrated in Moscow and St. Petersburg, while the regions remain unprotected.

A drone attacked an industrial enterprise in Russia's Kazan: NSDC CCD commented
In Kazan, 8 drone arrivals were recorded, one of which attacked an industrial enterprise. The city is home to a strategic powder plant that produces components for Kalibr and Iskander missiles.

Russian general is suspected of a missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk that killed a Reuters journalist
The SBU has collected evidence against Russian Colonel General Alexei Kim, who ordered the Iskander strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk. The attack killed a Reuters journalist and injured 10 others.

Russian missile attack on Kyiv: the number of victims has increased again
A morning missile strike on Kyiv killed one person and wounded 11. The air defense system shot down all five Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles fired at the capital.