Newsletter 30/01/2026
A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine
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Zelensky: Russia shifts attacks from energy sites to logistics
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that there were no strikes on energy facilities last night, but there is now a shift by the Russian army toward strikes on logistics.
“There were no strikes on energy facilities last night, but yesterday afternoon our energy infrastructure in several regions was hit. We are now observing a shift by the Russian army toward strikes on logistics,” Zelensky said following the call.
According to him, drone strikes on residential areas in cities are also continuing.
“Furthermore, a ballistic missile was used against the Kharkiv region – warehouses belonging to a civilian production facility were damaged, and this is an American company. In Zaporizhzhia, “shaheds” struck one of the city’s districts. FPV-drone attacks on Kherson, on cities in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and especially on Nikopol are continuing almost around the clock. The situation remains difficult in the border areas of the Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions,” the President noted.
In response to invitation to Moscow, Zelensky offers meeting with Putin in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready for talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, but that Moscow and Minsk cannot serve as venues for the talks.
Zelensky: Week of no strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure begins, Kyiv ready to mirror restraint
During the night on Friday, there were almost no enemy strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, except in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine urges suspension of Russia’s membership at extraordinary IAEA board meeting
Ukraine has called for the suspension of Russia’s membership on the IAEA Board of Governors and proposed amendments to the IAEA Statute to limit the rights of the aggressor state.
IAEA confirms Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector pose direct nuclear threat - FM Sybiha
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed at an extraordinary meeting of the organization that Russia’s systematic attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector pose a direct nuclear threat.
Ukraine urges suspension of Russia’s membership at extraordinary IAEA board meeting
Ukraine has called for the suspension of Russia’s membership on the IAEA Board of Governors and proposed amendments to the IAEA Statute to limit the rights of the aggressor state.
Kremlin confirms Trump’s request to refrain from strikes on Kyiv until February 1
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims that US President Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to refrain from strikes on Kyiv until February 1, and that Putin allegedly agreed.
Zelensky details plans to strengthen Ukraine’s small counter-drone air defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting on strengthening small-scale counter-drone air defense within the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
War
Russian propaganda spreads over 350 fake stories on body exchanges to exaggerate AFU losses
Russia has intensified its information manipulation around the topic of Ukraine’s losses, using the exchange of bodies of the dead as a tool to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine and exaggerate Ukrainian losses. In total, more than 350 manipulative publications were recorded in foreign media.
Voloshyn denies Russian capture of Ternuvate, Richne in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian claims of the alleged capture of the settlement of Ternuvate and the village of Richne are not true, as both localities remain under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Russians damage Philip Morris tobacco factory in Kharkiv region at night
As a result of the Russian attack last night, part of the Philip Morris tobacco company’s factory in Kharkiv was damaged.
Zelensky orders creation of drone defense along line between Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the Minister of Defense and the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force with developing drone defense along the line between Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
In Kupiansk, about 50 Russian soldiers blocked in one of neighborhoods, says Tregubov
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, a Russian unit found itself isolated in one of the residential neighborhoods, unable to receive reinforcements or evacuate.
Furia unit uses drones to strike Russian ground robot and vehicles in Kharkiv region
Operators of the Furia strike drone company hit a ground-based robotic complex and vehicles belonging to Russian invaders in the northern part of the Kharkiv region.
Border guards destroy two Russian howitzers and EW systems in North Slobozhanskyi direction
In the North Slobozhanskyi direction, operators of the Prime strike unmanned aerial vehicle company of the 5th border guard detachment detected and destroyed a 120-mm mortar and a 130-mm M-46 howitzer belonging to Russian invaders.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault near Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi – military
Russian forces make no significant gains near Hrabovske in Sumy region – military
Russia’s battlefield losses surge in recent weeks due to Ukrainian drones – Bloomberg
Russian troops increase pressure on Vovchansk and nearby settlements, says Tregubov
Russian army loses another 1,310 soldiers in one day of war against Ukraine
Ukrainian fighters stop advance of Russian cavalry assault group
Shellings
Seven more villages in Kharkiv region announce forced evacuation of families with children
Seven villages in the Starosaltivska community in the Kharkiv region have announced the forced evacuation of families with children.
Russians launch dozens of strikes on logistics in Dnipropetrovsk region over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders carried out dozens of strikes on logistics along the Bohuslav–Petropavlivka section of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia deliberately strikes logistics routes: Seven drone attacks on railway facilities in 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out seven drone strikes on Ukraine’s railway facilities.
Three wounded as Russian forces strike two settlements in Zaporizhzhia district
Enemy attacks Kharkiv region with missiles and drones, leaving one dead and several wounded
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region and injure another one yesterday
Defense
Ukrainian, Polish Defense Ministers discuss air defense boost, drones, and MiG-29 transfer
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed strengthening air defense, developing drones, and the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Pentagon signs contract for maintenance of F-16 fighter jets transferred to Ukraine
The United States Department of War has signed a contract for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets, including those transferred to Ukraine.
Politics
Putin does not need energy truce; he needs to keep Trump on his toes, says Ohryzko
Former Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko believes that Russia does not need a so-called energy truce. However, under the current circumstances, Putin needs something to make sure that Trump gives all his attention to what the Russians are doing and tells him that Russia is on the offensive.
NATO announces date for next UDCG meeting
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format will take place on February 12 at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Zelensky: Security guarantees from US should be signed before main peace document
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that security guarantees from the US should be signed before the main peace agreement is concluded.
Germany’s Federal Council calls on Russia to end war, withdraw troops from Ukraine
Russia may benefit from moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure – ISW
Economy
Ukraine, UAE agree to set up bilateral investment working group
Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to set up a bilateral investment working group to attract Emirati capital to infrastructure, energy, and technology projects in Ukraine.
Energy
Rescuers-mountaineers, together with power engineers, are working around the clock to restore critical facilities after Russian attacks.
At an altitude of more than 100 meters and in sub-zero temperatures, they are returning light and warmth to people.
Society
Estonia allocates €400,000 in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Estonia will allocate €400,000 in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine as Russia continues to strike the country’s energy infrastructure amid severe cold weather.
Police receive over 2,000 reports of bomb threats across Ukraine
The National Police are recording a wave of mass bomb threat reports, with more than 2,000 such messages already received.
CCD warns of new wave of AI propaganda videos on social media
The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at the National Security and Defense Council has recorded the emergence of a new wave of artificially generated videos on social media promoting Russian propaganda narratives.
FSB recruits 16-year-old boy to blow up railway station in Khmelnytskyi region
The SSU foiled a 16-year-old boy in Khmelnytskyi region who, on the orders of the Russian special services, was planning to blow up a railway station.