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Saturday, January 31
At least 5 killed, 19 injured in Russian attacks over past day
The Air Force said on Jan. 31 that Russia launched 85 drones against Ukraine overnight, of which 55 were Shahed-type drones. It said that it had downed 64 drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Defense Ministry working with SpaceX to solve Russian use of Starlink on drones
Ukraine says it is working with SpaceX to stop Russian drones from using Starlink, after reports that satellite-connected UAVs are extending their range to strike deeper into Ukrainian territory.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,239,590 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 880 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Iran's top security official meets with Putin amid threats of US military action
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary traveled to Russia on Jan. 30 for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Saturday, January 31
Putin's envoy to meet with Trump team in Florida ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks, White House confirms
Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev will meet with members of the Trump administration in Florida on Jan. 31, a White House official confirmed to the Kyiv Independent on Jan. 30.
Zelensky rejects Putin's Moscow invitation, signals possible delay in peace talks
"I can just as well invite him to Kyiv, let him come. I'm openly inviting him, if he dares," Zelensky said during a briefing with journalists.
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This is Chris York reporting from Kyiv on day 1,435 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today's top story: Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) on Jan. 28 released a video compilation of what it claimed was the destruction of more than $1 billion worth of Russian military aircraft in long-range drone strikes conducted by its "A" Special Operations Center, also known as "Alpha." "The enemy is used to feeling safe in the deep rear. But for the special forces of 'Alpha,' distance has long ce
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