Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russian aviation plant in Smolensk
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted the Smolensk Aviation Plant in western Russia overnight on Jan. 21, starting a fire at the facility, the independent news channel Astra reported.
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Putin is 'destroying Russia by not making a deal' to end war, Trump says
"He should make a deal. I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters following his inauguration, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 822,030 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,600 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
German FM urges Scholz to act and support aid to Ukraine amid election campaign
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to avoid politicizing aid to Ukraine during Germany's election campaign, n-tv reported on Jan. 20.
Macron warns of prolonged Ukraine war, urges stronger European defense strategy
"It is essential to provide Ukraine with the means to endure and to negotiate from a position of strength in the future," French President Emmanuel Macron said on Jan. 20.
Ukraine war latest: Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says
Key developments on Jan. 20: * Commander of scandal-hit Ukrainian brigade detained, accused of failing to report desertions * Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says * Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but mobilization issues remain, Syrskyi says * 'I didn't know who I'd be fighting' — North
Arms procurement head should keep post, supervisory board says
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov planned to merge the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) and the State Logistics Operator (DOT) into one agency but changed his mind after a NATO statement said that the two agencies should be kept separate and two separate supervisory boards should be established.
'False story' — Denmark denies Russian claims of F-16 instructor killed in Kryvyi Rih strike
"This is a false story being spread by the Russian media — probably with the aim of discrediting Denmark," Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said.
Massive Russian hack on government database shows cracks in Ukraine's digitalization drive
At the start of December, Ukrainians suddenly found themselves unable to sell cars, file legal claims, or register marriages through Ukraine’s recently digitized government registries. Cybersecurity specialist and frequent coordinator of Ukrainian hackers, Karla Wagner, noticed when she went to register an NGO through the Ukrainian Justice Ministry. “I
Lithuania sends drones, thermal imagers, loaders in new Ukraine aid package, Defense Ministry says
"Keeping Ukraine safe means taking care of our security. We have as much time as Ukraine has," Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said.
Russia's primitive glide bombs are still outmatching Ukraine's air defenses, killing more civilians
When a glide bomb exploded at an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia on Jan. 8, the 13 dead, and 122 injured marked the highest number of civilian casualties in a Russian attack on Ukraine in almost two years. Despite being one of the most primitive and numerous weapons in the Russian
Trump sees peace in Ukraine as a deal but refuses to play his winning hand
The impending Donald Trump presidency has fueled market speculation that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could be reached soon — bolstered by Trump’s campaign trail rhetoric promising to end the war within days of taking office, if not sooner. Ukrainian Eurobonds have been among the best-performing assets in
'I didn't know who I'd be fighting' — North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine speaks in new footage
The POW said he arrived in Russia on a cargo ferry with over 100 other North Korean soldiers.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 5 over past day
Russian forces launched 141 drones at Ukraine overnight from the Russian cities of Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, and Primosk-Akhtarsk, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russia launched nearly 550 drones, 60 missiles, over 660 aerial bombs against Ukraine in a week, Zelensky says
"More Patriot (air defenses) for Ukraine means more protection of life," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Trump instructs aides to arrange call with Putin 'in coming days' after inauguration, CNN reports
President-elect Donald Trump has previously said he wants to meet with Putin "very quickly" after his inauguration.
Ukraine's Svitolina defeats Russian opponent to reach Australian Open quarterfinals
"I’m really pleased with the performance throughout this tournament," Elina Svitolina said after the match.
Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but mobilization issues remain, Syrskyi says
Reports last week indicated that since 2024, thousands of Air Force soldiers have been transferred to the Ground Forces.
General Staff: Russia has lost 820,430 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,690 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Fire reported near aviation plant in Russia's Tatarstan amid drone attack
A fire erupted in the city of Kazan in Russia's Tatarstan republic overnight on Jan. 20 amid a Ukrainian drone attack on the city, Russian Telegram channels reported.
150,000 Russian soldiers killed fighting Ukraine in 2024, Syrskyi says
Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses last year since the start of the full-scale war, with total military losses reaching 434,000 soldiers, including approximately 150,000 killed in combat during 2024, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a Jan. 19 interview with the Ukrainian news outlet TSN.
Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says
"For several months now, the artillery ammunition expenditure rates in the Russian army have practically halved. If previously the figure reached up to 40,000 rounds per day, it is now significantly lower," Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi said on Jan. 19.
Zelensky, first lady visit wounded soldiers, pledge to address accessibility issues
"Every front is important, and you served on the most challenging ones. You are our heroes, and we are deeply grateful to each of you," the president said.
Ukraine developing its own air defense system to combat Russia's 'Oreshnik,' Syrskyi says
"We have the capacities and capabilities to create, and we are working on creating, our own domestic air defense complex," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said on Jan. 19.
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Ukraine's General Staff launches investigation into 156th Brigade
Recent inspections of the 156th Brigade revealed "a number of significant shortcomings," the military said. Solutions include replacing the brigade's leadership, appointing a commander with practical combat and command experience, and transferring combat-tested officers and sergeants into the unit.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight; Zelensky sanctions top pro-Russian politicians
Key developments on Jan. 19: * Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight * Zelensky slaps sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians * Lack of medical treatment, problems with unit transfers most common causes of appeals, new military ombudsman says * Ukrainian troops withdraw from, launch attack on Chasiv Yar refractory plant * SBU
What are Trump's options on Russia's war against Ukraine?
As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office on Jan. 20, Ukraine's fate hangs in the balance. While some potential details of Trump's future peace proposals have been leaked, the overall plan still remains unclear. Since the Nov. 5 presidential election, Trump and his team have sent
Fico accuses Slovak opposition leader of 'kissing Zelensky's ring'
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused opposition leader Michal Simecka of "kissing Zelensky's ring" during his recent visit to Kyiv and said the pro-Western MP wanted to stage a coup d'etat in Bratislava.
Lack of medical treatment, problems with unit transfers are most common causes of appeals, new military ombudsman says
Twenty days into her new post as Ukraine's military rights commissioner, Olha Reshetylova said that she had already received 3,876 appeals.
Zelensky slaps sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing new sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians, he announced on Jan. 19.
Slovenia provides Ukraine's State Emergency Service with specialized demining, transport vehicles
Ukraine's State Emergency Service announced Jan. 18 that it received three specialized demining vehicles from Slovenia.
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