Enemy drone debris partially destroys two private houses in Chernihiv
Two private houses in Chernihiv have been partially destroyed by debris from an enemy drone.
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28 January 2025
Shahed UAV attack: Enterprise in Kharkiv on fire after gas pipeline damage
A fire broke out at a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi district after a Russian drone hit it, covering an area of about 1,500 square meters.
Ukraine spends about $670M on electricity imports in 2024 – DiXi Group
In 2024, Ukrainian companies spent USD 669.4 million on electricity imports.
ISW explains why Russia paying high amount of fanfare to claimed seizure of Velyka Novosilka
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is focusing a lot of attention to the claimed Russian seizure of Velyka Novosilka, very likely as part of informational efforts to shape Western perceptions of the battlefield situation in Ukraine and degrade international support for Ukraine.
Ukraine’s 5th Assault Brigade fighters repel Russian assault on Kramatorsk front
On the Kramatorsk front, units of the 5th Separate Kyiv Assault Brigade successfully repelled an attempted motorcycle assault by the Russian forces.
EU humanitarian aid to Ukraine since war-start reaches EUR 3.6B - Commissioner Lahbib
Since the outset of Russia’s large-scale invasion, the European Union has allocated humanitarian aid to Ukraine for a total amount exceeding EUR 3.6 billion, and continues to provide such assistance using the capabilities of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Kyiv sets two temperature records on Sunday
Two temperature records were set in the city of Kyiv on Sunday, January 26.
Partisans: Russians move military equipment in Crimea after Ukrainian drone attacks
Agents of the ATESH guerrilla movement near Feodosia in the temporarily occupied Crimea have discovered a new location for military equipment that Russians moved after Ukrainian drone attacks.
MFA Ukraine on Belarus “election”: One-man political show
Elections taking place under conditions of complete administrative control and political persecution, lack of real political competition, oppression of freedom of speech and absence of media outlets that are beyond government control cannot be legitimate.
Ukraine needs more EU aid, weapons, air defense - Kallas
The European Union is currently the largest donor to Ukraine, but it is obvious that Ukraine needs more to stop the westward shift of the front line – more support, more ammunition, and more air defense capabilities.
Zelensky meets with Macron: security cooperation, continued support for Ukraine on table
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday held a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to discuss security cooperation and further support for Ukraine.
Ryazan Refinery suspends work after drone attack - media
The Ryazan Oil Refinery in Russia has suspended operations after Ukrainian drone attack late last week.
Zelensky attends events marking 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
In Poland, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with world leaders and former prisoners of Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camp, took part in events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of its liberation.
Dutch Foreign Minister: Russia existential threat to Ukraine, Europe
Russia poses an existential threat to both Ukraine and Europe.
Zelensky on demobilization: If half of Army quits tomorrow, Putin “will kill us all”
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says only a strong Army is able to protect the country, and if half of the Army returns home tomorrow, then Ukraine will have to surrender immediately.
Zelensky: Giving up nuclear arms in exchange for Budapest Memorandum “stupid”, “irresponsible”
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that giving up nuclear weapons in exchange for the signing of the Budapest Memorandum was "absolutely stupid, illogical, and very irresponsible".
Meloni currently appears as most effective communicator between Europe, U.S. - diplomat
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni currently looks like the most effective communicator between Europe and the U.S., especially on issues critical to Ukraine.
Ship from Russia’s shadow fleet suspected of damaging Latvian submarine cable
One of the ships possibly involved in inflicting damage on the Latvian submarine fiber-optic cable belongs to the Russian shadow fleet.
Peacekeepers should not just record violations, but counter Russian provocations - Shamshur
Even those European countries that support the idea of deploying a peacekeeping mission on the contact line as part of the plan to end the war fail to realize that peacekeepers should not be simply recording ceasefire violations, but counteracting Kremlin provocations and Russian attempts to advance.
Exhumation and search operations: Ukrainian-Polish working group meets in Lviv
The Ukrainian-Polish working group on historical issues met in Lviv on January 25 to discuss “solving procedural problems” in the implementation of requests for search and exhumation work.
Kravchuk: We will insist that powers of Georgian delegation to PACE be fully challenged
MP Yevheniia Kravchuk has said that the Ukrainian delegation to PACE is insisting that the powers of the Georgian delegation to the Assembly be fully challenged.
Khortytsia group of forces does not confirm full capture of Velyka Novosilka, fighting continues on outskirts
Fighting continues in Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, with Ukrainian troops holding positions within the settlement.
Business Ombudsman outlines ways to overcome corruption at customs
Business Ombudsman of Ukraine Roman Waschuk has said that raising the salaries of employees of the state customs service can help overcome the high level of corruption in the customs system.
Kherson: Russian drone attack targets tractor, man killed
The Russian troops attacked a tractor in Kherson with an UAV, killing a 44-year-old man.
In Krakow, Zelensky discusses strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia with European Council president
Strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia and the development of the 16th package of sanctions were the main topics of President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with President of the European Council António Costa in Krakow.
Russian glide bomb destroys residential building in Stepnohirsk
As a result of a massive airstrike on Stepnohirsk, a nine-story residential building was destroyed.
Zelensky meets with Marshal of Polish Sejm in Krakow
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Marshal of the Polish Sejm Szymon Hołownia in Krakow on Monday.
Police conducts 19 simultaneous raids in Kherson region to disrupt arms trafficking
In Kherson region, 19 simultaneous searches were carried out to close down illegal weapons trafficking channels. The authorities seized three firearms, two grenade launchers, 15 grenades, more than 4,500 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, nearly 26 kg of explosives, and four other types of ammunition for different weapon systems.
War update: 82 clashes along frontlines since day-start, fighting continues in six sectors
On January 27, the Ukrainian forces have been involved in 82 combat clashes with the Russian troops, with fighting still ongoing on six fronts. The most intense fighting is happening in the Pokrovsk sector.