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Ukraine launched a drone attack on a fertiliser plant in Dorogobuzh, Smolensk region, killing seven and injuring at least ten as about 30 drones struck the site; authorities prepared evacuations and some schools moved to remote learning while Kyiv has not commented.
A Ukrainian drone strike hit Russia’s Black Sea port of Taman, starting fires and damaging an oil storage tank, warehouse and terminals and wounding two people, while debris from Russian drones damaged civilian infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, disrupting power and water supplies, ahead of a new round of US-brokered talks in Geneva; Kyiv said it expects European energy and military aid by February 24 as diplomacy continues, and Western officials warned Moscow still seeks concessions. At Munich, European leaders urged that any lasting peace require security guarantees and cautioned that lifting sanctions could enable Russia to re-arm; Slovakia’s Fico accused Kyiv of delaying a pipeline restart to pressure Hungary over EU membership, while Russia’s army chief claimed gains near eastern villages, though these claims could not be independently verified.
Russia launched a mass overnight strike on Kyiv and Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with hundreds of weapons including missiles and drones, plunging cities into outages and leaving about 80% of the country facing emergency, unscheduled power cuts as heating fails in freezing temperatures; in Kyiv, one person was killed and four were injured, and officials reported thousands of buildings without heating as the grid comes under strain.
Two crude carriers operated by Greek firms Thenamaris and Delta Tankers were struck by drones in the Black Sea, in what authorities describe as part of an escalating drone war, with strikes believed to have been launched by Ukraine.
Russia launched a wave of drones at Kyiv overnight, causing several explosions and a fire at a non-residential building in the Solomianskyi district. Local authorities warned of further drone attacks as Ukraine’s capital battles ongoing heating outages, with more than 1,000 buildings still without heat amid freezing temperatures. Officials said power restoration is underway and expected to improve by Jan. 15, but the situation is likely to remain difficult in the coming days.
A Chinese-owned crude oil tanker, Elbus, reported being attacked by a suspected drone in the Black Sea while sailing near Turkey. The vessel arrived at Inebolu port under its own power, with no injuries or pollution reported. The incident is part of a series of drone attacks on tankers in the region, with Ukraine initially claiming responsibility for previous attacks, though it denies involvement in this case. Authorities are inspecting the vessel to assess damage and determine the attack's source.
A Russian-bound oil tanker, Elbus, was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, prompting it to seek assistance from Turkish coastguards and divert to Turkey, with no injuries or pollution reported. The incident follows recent attacks on ships in the region, raising concerns over maritime security and geopolitical tensions.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the occupied town of Khorly in Kherson region resulted in at least 28 deaths, including a child, and numerous injuries, with Kyiv denying targeting civilians and claiming the strike hit a military gathering. Russia has launched a criminal investigation, labeling it an act of terrorism.
Ukrainian drones intercepted over Russia and hit Odesa, injuring four, while Russia claims drone attacks on Russian territory, including damage to port infrastructure. Meanwhile, European and Canadian officials are discussing peace efforts in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. A power outage outside Moscow affected over 100,000 residents, with no confirmed link to Ukraine.
Russia claimed Ukraine attempted to attack Putin's residence with drones, a claim Ukraine denied, and which appears to be aimed at influencing US President Trump, who seemed to believe it. The lack of evidence and skepticism from other countries cast doubt on the Russian claim, suggesting it may be a strategic move rather than a factual event.
Russia and Ukraine are trading accusations over an alleged drone attack on Putin's residence, which Ukraine denies, calling it a fabrication. Russia claims Ukraine launched 91 drones, but Ukraine and Western officials dismiss the incident as a false flag aimed at undermining peace negotiations. The situation has heightened tensions, with Trump expressing outrage and Russia indicating it may revise its stance in ongoing peace efforts.
Russian President Putin claimed Ukraine attacked his residence with drones, a charge Kyiv denied, leading to tensions that may impact ongoing peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US. The incident has prompted Russia to threaten retaliatory strikes, while Ukraine accuses Russia of fabricating the attack to undermine diplomacy. The situation complicates recent efforts for a peace settlement, with both sides holding differing views on the attack's legitimacy and its implications for negotiations.
Ukraine's President Zelensky denied Russia's claim of a drone attack on Putin's residence, accusing Moscow of fabricating the incident to undermine peace negotiations, amid ongoing tensions and discussions involving the US and Russia.
Russia accused Ukraine of a drone attack on Putin's residence, a claim Kyiv denied, calling it a fabrication. The incident prompted Russia to consider revising its peace negotiation stance, while Zelensky dismissed the claim and highlighted ongoing diplomatic efforts with the US. The situation remains developing.
Ukrainian President Zelensky denied Russian accusations that Ukraine attempted to attack Vladimir Putin's residence with drones, dismissing the claims as false and part of ongoing misinformation amid tensions over the Ukraine conflict.