Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov announced the launch of Mission Control – a drone management system within the DELTA combat ecosystem. This project will integrate all drone operations into a single digital system, automating data collection and providing commanders with a complete real-time picture of missions.
President Zelenskyy considers the creation of united European armed forces within 3-5 years to be realistic, but it depends on the pace of decision-making, access to components, and political will. He emphasized that Ukraine, with its combat experience, could become the basis of such an army.
On January 22, Donetsk region suffered 1458 enemy attacks, resulting in the death of four people, including a child, and injuries to six people. In Cherkaske, four people, including a five-year-old boy, were killed by a UAV strike, and five civilians were injured.
Russia launched a combined attack on Kryvyi Rih, firing over 70 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, over 3,100 subscribers were left without electricity, and miners were trapped.
Over the past day, 222 combat engagements took place on the front line. The occupiers carried out one missile and 85 air strikes, using one missile and dropping 226 guided aerial bombs.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te initiated talks with Kyiv on strengthening technology export controls after Zelenskyy's statement. Taiwan seeks to establish intelligence sharing to prevent microchips from reaching the aggressor.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on Russian losses, recording the elimination of 1280 occupiers and 33 artillery systems in one day. The total personnel losses of the Russians exceeded 1.23 million people.
On the night of January 23, UAVs attacked Russian regions. An object of the fuel and energy complex caught fire in Penza, and drone debris caused a fire in a residential area in the Voronezh region.
The Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody is offering Ukraine new L-39 Skyfox jet aircraft. This comes after the Czech Republic was unable to transfer L-159 attack aircraft due to their critical importance to its own air force.
On January 23, residents of European countries, including Ukraine, will be able to observe an unusual phenomenon in the sky when the moon, together with the planets, will create a "smiley face. "
The United States and Norway have begun deploying troops for the "Cold Response 26" exercise in the High North. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Marines are arriving in January to train in extreme winter conditions before the active phase of the maneuvers in March 2026.
Chinese startup Tianjin Gongjiangpai Auto Technology is launching the SC01 electric roadster on the European market. The car will have 429 hp and will be assembled in Italy, without large touch panels in the cabin.
A federal court in New York dismissed a lawsuit against Tesla, where the driver blamed a faulty display for a road accident. The judge ruled that there was no evidence of a technical malfunction, and the accident was caused by human error and weather conditions.
In Spain, a commuter train collided with a crane boom, causing minor injuries to six passengers. This is the fourth train accident in the country in a week, which has caused dissatisfaction among railway workers.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the company expects to receive approval for the use of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe and China as early as next month. This decision could be key to increasing the company's software revenue amid a general slowdown in electric vehicle sales.
The US Army has ordered 65 COMMANDO Select armored vehicles for Ukraine for over $163 million. The equipment is designed for high-mobility operations and crew protection.
Since the beginning of the day, 196 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The occupiers used 2862 kamikaze drones and carried out 2717 shellings of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's positions.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov appointed volunteer Serhiy Sternenko as his advisor on increasing the use of UAVs at the front. Sternenko will help systematize drone supplies and increase the effectiveness of unmanned units.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting in Davos on Ukraine's recovery, discussing ways to overcome challenges in energy and increase investment. He emphasized the importance of security guarantees for investment and business.
As a result of a combined missile and drone attack on Kryvyi Rih, 13 people were injured, including four children. 18 houses and infrastructure facilities were damaged, and almost 10,000 subscribers are without electricity.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs recommends that citizens prepare a supply of water, food, medicines, and pack an emergency bag. It is also important to check the charge of power sources, the condition of transport, and take care of pets.
In 2025, Volkswagen sold 274,417 electric vehicles in Europe, surpassing Tesla, which sold 238,765 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 27%, while Volkswagen's increased by 56%.
The winter of 2026 became one of the most difficult periods for Ukraine due to massive Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The international community is providing comprehensive assistance to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
The total number of combat engagements on the front line is 123, with the enemy actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. In the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, there were three attacks, the enemy launched two air strikes and carried out 34 shellings.
Germany is expelling Russia's deputy military attaché within 72 hours after the arrest of Ilona W. , suspected of espionage. The diplomat, accredited as Andrei M., is suspected of directing the spy who collected military information for the Russian Federation.
As a result of an enemy UAV strike on Dnipro, a 16-story building was partially destroyed, and the number of casualties increased to 14. Fires broke out in two apartments, covering a total area of 200 square meters.
Ukraine received 50 tons of humanitarian aid from the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, and Norway. The aid includes transformers, generators, and other energy equipment.
On January 21, Polish military recorded increased activity of small unmanned aerial vehicles near the Polish-Belarusian border. This is regarded as hybrid actions by Belarus to destabilize security.
Ukraine has pumped 13. 22 billion cubic meters of gas into storage facilities, but needs to import more than 4 billion cubic meters to get through the winter. The funding deficit is about 100 million, and equipment is also needed.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and radar stations in Crimea. A UAV warehouse, a command and observation post, and an ammunition depot were also attacked.
