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.
In Odesa region, a Russian drone hit an apartment building, damaging its facade and glazing. 58 people were evacuated, no casualties were reported.
Dnipropetrovsk region suffered a drone attack, houses and cars were damaged in Pavlohrad. A woman was injured in the Vasylkivska community, and there is also an injured person in Kryvyi Rih.
A 67,800-year-old human handprint, the oldest cave painting, has been found in Indonesia. This discovery changes perceptions of the development of human creativity and the migration of Homo sapiens.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on enemy losses as of January 22. In one day, 1,070 occupiers were eliminated, bringing the total number to over 1,230,810 people. The enemy suffered the greatest losses in artillery systems and vehicles.
Using the Webb telescope, scientists managed to capture a unique phenomenon in the Helix Nebula.
Western experts are discussing the possibility of Iran using Russia's Kalinka electronic warfare system against the Starlink satellite network. Russia developed it as a countermeasure against space-based internet systems after the invasion of Ukraine.
NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after 27 years of service, having spent 608 days in space and setting a record among women. Her last mission on Starliner lasted nine months due to technical malfunctions, instead of the planned week.
A review of scientific literature revealed higher levels of microbial contamination in water dispensers compared to tap water. This poses a health risk to consumers who believe such water to be safer.
The Spanish train drivers' union has announced a three-day strike from February 9 to 11, demanding safety measures on the railway. The decision was made after three train derailments that resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including train drivers.
Apple plans to update Siri to a full-fledged generative AI chatbot, Campos, which will compete with ChatGPT and Gemini. The technology will be unveiled in June, with a release scheduled for September 2026.
Japan will allocate $6 billion for humanitarian and technical support to Ukraine in 2026. Total aid from Japan since the beginning of the invasion has exceeded $15 billion.
During January 21, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the advance of Russian troops, with 140 combat engagements recorded. The largest number of attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk (33) and Huliaipole (31) directions.
Victoria Strakhova, advisor to the head of the President's Office, reported the absence of heating in the OP building and a ban on the use of electric heaters. The temperature in the offices is about 13 degrees Celsius.
The attacker shot the victim in the head and fled; the victim is in critical condition.
German prosecutors have arrested German and Ukrainian citizen Ilona W. on suspicion of spying for Russia. She collected information about drones intended for Ukraine and maintained contacts with the Russian embassy.
Mykhailo Fedorov, the new Minister of Defense, announced a radical reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He plans to reorganize management, launch systems for drones and artillery, and share combat data with allies for AI training.
Ukraine and Great Britain have achieved practical results in defense innovations and industrial cooperation. Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Hvozdyar announced joint projects and productions.
US President Donald Trump landed in Zurich almost two hours late due to a wiring problem on board Air Force One. He transferred to another plane and departed for Davos, where he will deliver a speech.
European countries are discussing the creation of alternative security formats, such as a "coalition of the willing," due to the weakening role of the United States. Ukraine, with its unique experience of modern warfare, is a key component of European security.
The GUR released information on the production of Iskander-K cruise missiles, including 39 Russian and one Belarusian enterprise. Of the 41 enterprises, 8 are still not under sanctions.
Russian troops most actively stormed the positions of Ukrainian border guards in the Pokrovsk, Lyman directions, and Kharkiv region. Over the past week, the enemy lost 161 killed and 146 wounded occupiers.
France has requested NATO exercises in Greenland, ready to contribute. This comes amid Trump's threats to annex the island.
