A technical malfunction in power lines linking Ukraine and Moldova on January 31, 2026, led to widespread emergency power cuts in several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Kharkiv regions, as well as Moldova. The incident caused disruptions to water supply and public transport.
A technical malfunction on January 31, 2026, caused widespread power outages across Ukraine, impacting Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Kharkiv regions, and extended into Moldova, including Chisinau. The incident disrupted water supply and public transport, with energy officials working on rapid restoration.
Russian attacks on January 29 resulted in six civilian deaths across central and southern Ukraine, with fatalities reported in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Kryvyi Rih. Separately, a minibus attack in Kherson on January 30 killed its driver and injured five passengers.
Russia has reportedly established at least nine new launch sites for Iskander-M ballistic and Iskander-K cruise missile systems near the Ukrainian border, including in occupied Crimea. Satellite imagery and data indicate active fortification construction at these locations across Kursk, Bryansk, and Rostov regions, intended for deep strikes into Ukrainian territory.
Ukrainian drone attacks recently targeted energy facilities in Russia's Samara region, resulting in two fatalities. Concurrently, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces claimed to have successfully downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter over the Rostov region using a deep-strike drone, marking a significant development in drone warfare.
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) successfully targeted and disabled a vital Russian military fuel pipeline in Moscow Oblast on October 31, 2025. The strike on the 400-kilometer 'Koltsevoy' pipeline, which supplied gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to Russian forces, is considered a significant blow to Moscow's military logistics and economy.
Heavy fighting continues on Ukraine's eastern front as Russian forces press their advance on the strategically vital city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. Reports indicate Russian troops have infiltrated the city, exploiting Ukraine's significant manpower challenges and numerical disadvantage.
Recent Russian attacks across Ukraine, including a major barrage on October 30, have led to multiple civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. Zaporizhzhia and Vinnytsia regions were particularly affected, with deaths and injuries, including children. Humanitarian organizations report a deepening crisis and a surge in civilian casualties throughout 2025.
Ukrainian drones launched an overnight attack on October 6, 2025, hitting the Feodosia oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea. The strike ignited a large fire at the peninsula's largest oil storage facility, which is critical for supplying Russian military operations.
Russia has intensified its aerial assault on Ukraine, launching massive waves of missiles and drones across multiple regions in early October 2025. The strikes have targeted critical energy and civilian infrastructure, resulting in at least 16 deaths and over 120 injuries, and causing widespread power outages as winter approaches.
Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure, deploying 381 drones and 35 missiles, causing critical damage in Kharkiv and Poltava. Concurrently, French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a Russian drone in eastern Ukraine, marking a significant loss for media covering the conflict.
The United States will supply Ukraine with intelligence to support long-range missile strikes targeting Russia's energy infrastructure, a significant policy shift authorized by President Donald Trump. This move aims to weaken Russia's war economy by enabling Ukraine to hit key facilities deep within Russian territory, with Washington also urging NATO allies to offer similar support.
Ukrainian long-range drones hit the Tingovatovo oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvash Republic, causing a fire and suspending operations. Concurrently, Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed to have captured three villages—Derylove, Maiske, and Stepove—in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans for officials to visit the U.S. for talks on a $90 billion arms purchase and drone production deals. He also confirmed Ukraine received a US-made Patriot air defense system from Israel, which has been operational for a month, with two more expected this fall.
A drone detonated approximately 800 meters from the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant, prompting a stern warning from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The incident, which involved multiple drones, caused no damage to the plant itself but highlighted severe nuclear safety risks amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian drones conducted extensive attacks on Russia on September 23, 2025, striking oil distribution facilities in Bryansk and Samara regions and prompting air travel disruptions in Moscow. Kyiv confirmed targeting critical infrastructure to impact Russia's military-economic potential.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Crimean resort town of Foros on September 21, 2025, reportedly killed three people and injured sixteen, according to Russian officials. The strike targeted the Foros Sanatorium, a facility linked to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) and located near state dachas.
Ukraine's NABU and SAPO have completed their investigation into alleged large-scale embezzlement at the Defense Ministry involving food procurement. The 'golden eggs' scandal, which saw inflated prices for military food supplies, led to over Hr 733 million in illegal profits and prompted high-level resignations. The case now moves to court.
