Zelensky has repeatedly asked allies to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems in order to protect its vital infrastructure from attacks in Russia's all-out war, which nears its four-year mark." msn
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Some Western-supplied air defence systems in Ukraine out of ammo at critical time
"Some air defense systems provided by Western allies had run out of ammunition during a
critical moment as Russia launched its latest wave of attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and infrastructure targets, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky has repeatedly asked allies to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems in order to protect its vital infrastructure from attacks in Russia's all-out war, which nears its four-year mark." msn
Zelensky has repeatedly asked allies to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems in order to protect its vital infrastructure from attacks in Russia's all-out war, which nears its four-year mark." msn
Massive drone activity sparks panic as chemical plant and electrical substation catch fire in Moscow region
"Panic swept parts of Russia in the morning. Reports emerged of a large-scale drone attack. The drones allegedly targeted multiple locations across the country. Russian authorities said
their air defense systems intercepted a total of 99 drones. Of these, 47 were reportedly over the Black Sea. The events caused widespread alarm. Fires broke out at a chemical plant in Voskresensk. An electrical substation caught fire in Serpukhov. Both locations are in the Moscow region. Residents described the situation as frightening and chaotic.
At the same time, an electrical substation in Serpukhov caught fire. The fire caused significant power outages across the city and surrounding villages. Areas affected included Raismenivske, Ivantynove, Ignatiev, Kleimenove, Nizhne Shakhlove, Verkhne Shakhlove, Syanovo-2, Voronino, Vykhrove, Gavshino, Tverityne, and two streets in Serpukhov itself. Local authorities initially described the outage as a “technological failure.” Independent reports, however, suggested that the substation was actively burning. This raised questions about the official explanation." msn
At the same time, an electrical substation in Serpukhov caught fire. The fire caused significant power outages across the city and surrounding villages. Areas affected included Raismenivske, Ivantynove, Ignatiev, Kleimenove, Nizhne Shakhlove, Verkhne Shakhlove, Syanovo-2, Voronino, Vykhrove, Gavshino, Tverityne, and two streets in Serpukhov itself. Local authorities initially described the outage as a “technological failure.” Independent reports, however, suggested that the substation was actively burning. This raised questions about the official explanation." msn
Ukrainian drones hit Russian city as attacks intensify
"A drone crashed into a residential high-rise in the Russian city of Ryazan overnight amid a wave of reported drone attacks across several regions of the country.
The Moscow Times reported that Ryazan regional Governor Pavel Malkov said two people were injured in the incident but did not require hospital treatment.
He said the facades of two apartment buildings were damaged, adding that one of the buildings had recently been constructed and had no residents at the time. Malkov described the incident as a “terrorist attack.”
Residents reported hearing explosions during the night. According to a Russian opposition outlet, Astra, the drone struck around the 18th floor of a 26-storey building in the Otkritye residential complex.
Malkov also said drone debris fell at the site of an industrial facility, but he did not identify the location. A nearby oil refinery is believed to have been the intended target.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defense systems intercepted 22 Ukrainian drones over the Ryazan region overnight.
The ministry added that a total of 106 drones were destroyed across nine Russian regions and annexed Crimea, including Belgorod, Rostov, Voronezh, Kursk, Tula, Volgograd, Oryol, and Lipetsk." msn
The Moscow Times reported that Ryazan regional Governor Pavel Malkov said two people were injured in the incident but did not require hospital treatment.
Residents reported hearing explosions during the night. According to a Russian opposition outlet, Astra, the drone struck around the 18th floor of a 26-storey building in the Otkritye residential complex.
Malkov also said drone debris fell at the site of an industrial facility, but he did not identify the location. A nearby oil refinery is believed to have been the intended target.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defense systems intercepted 22 Ukrainian drones over the Ryazan region overnight.
The ministry added that a total of 106 drones were destroyed across nine Russian regions and annexed Crimea, including Belgorod, Rostov, Voronezh, Kursk, Tula, Volgograd, Oryol, and Lipetsk." msn
5.5 Earthquake - Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
Iran’s IRGC commander has warned demonstrators on live television
"Breaking developments from Iran as chilling claims emerge from state military leadership amid ongoing nationwide protests. Iran’s IRGC commander has warned demonstrators on live television, accusing some of using civilians as human shields and saying that armed forces.jpg)
were constrained in their response as a result — a justification for the brutal crackdown. The security apparatus insists it acted with restraint even as unrest continues to spread across multiple provinces and violence escalates. International reactions intensify as world powers monitor unfolding events#IranBreaking #IRGCCommander #IRGCCommanderThreatens #ThreatensProtesters #LiveTV #ThreatensOnLiveTV #ProtestersOnLiveTV #CiviliansUsed #HumanShields #CiviliansUsedAsHumanShields #IranProtesters #IranBreakingLive #IRGCThreatensProtesters #BreakingIranLiveTV #IranIRGCCommander #ProtestersHumanShields #BreakingIRGCThreat #IranLiveTVThreat #IRGCLiveTV #IranBreakingProtesters #CommanderThreatensOnTV #IRGCThreatens #IranHumanShields #BreakingIranIRGC #IRGCProtesters." msn
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5.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 169 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia
164 combat engagements on front line
"164 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian attacks. The enemy carried out three airstrikes, dropping three glide bombs, and conducted 118 shelling attacks, including nine from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 12 enemy attacks in the areas of Starytsia, Prylipka, Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Chuhunivka, Ambarnе, Dehtiarnе, and toward Kruhlyi.
In the Kupiansk sector, two enemy attacks occurred. Defense Forces repelled assault actions toward Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked four times, attempting to break into the defenses in the areas of Novovodianе, Kolodiazi, and toward Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled two attacks near Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked once toward Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 18 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 49 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Filiia.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out five attacks in the areas of Zelenyi Hai, Oleksiivka, Stepove, and Krasnohirskе.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces repelled 31 Russian attacks in the areas of Solodke, Huliaipole, Dorozhnianka, Zelene, and toward Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attempted to break through the defenses six times in the areas of Stepnohirsk, Prymorske, and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not conduct offensive actions." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian attacks. The enemy carried out three airstrikes, dropping three glide bombs, and conducted 118 shelling attacks, including nine from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 12 enemy attacks in the areas of Starytsia, Prylipka, Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Chuhunivka, Ambarnе, Dehtiarnе, and toward Kruhlyi.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked four times, attempting to break into the defenses in the areas of Novovodianе, Kolodiazi, and toward Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled two attacks near Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked once toward Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 18 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 49 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Filiia.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out five attacks in the areas of Zelenyi Hai, Oleksiivka, Stepove, and Krasnohirskе.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces repelled 31 Russian attacks in the areas of Solodke, Huliaipole, Dorozhnianka, Zelene, and toward Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attempted to break through the defenses six times in the areas of Stepnohirsk, Prymorske, and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not conduct offensive actions." Ukrin
Friday, January 16, 2026
5.4 Earthquake - 95 km SSW of Honchō, Japan
Japan in the early morning at 5.34 am local time (GMT +10). The quake had a shallow depth of 38 km (24 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
UK urges Western Europe to arm Ukraine instead of talk to Russia
"Western Europe must increase support for Ukraine rather than restart direct talks with Russia,
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told Politico on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have previously argued it is time to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are reportedly concerned EU interests will be sidelined in US-mediated Ukraine peace talks and are pushing to create a special diplomatic envoy role for the bloc to engage Russia.
In the interview, Cooper said she sees no sign that “Putin actually wants peace” and urged more weapons for Ukraine and continued sanctions on Russia. Western Europe must “put increased pressure, economic pressure, and also through the military support to Ukraine, that military pressure on Russia as well,” she added." RT
French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have previously argued it is time to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are reportedly concerned EU interests will be sidelined in US-mediated Ukraine peace talks and are pushing to create a special diplomatic envoy role for the bloc to engage Russia.
In the interview, Cooper said she sees no sign that “Putin actually wants peace” and urged more weapons for Ukraine and continued sanctions on Russia. Western Europe must “put increased pressure, economic pressure, and also through the military support to Ukraine, that military pressure on Russia as well,” she added." RT
5.2 Earthquake - Caribbean Sea, Guatemala
Departamento de Cortes, Honduras, shortly after midnight, at 12.08 am local time (America/Tegucigalpa GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 6.9 km (4.3 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD
6.0 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 265 mi west of Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States
180 combat engagements along frontline
"180 combat engagements were recorded between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders.
Air strikes targeted the settlements of Havrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Manukhivka and Bilopillia in the Sumy region, Rizdvianka, Verkhnia Tersa, Liubytske, Samiilivka, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, Tavriiske, Preobrazhenka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven clusters of enemy personnel, two UAV command points, and one other important Russian facility.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, one engagement occurred; enemy conducted one airstrike dropping two bombs and 111 artillery/mortar attacks, including three with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 11 Russian attacks near Vovchansk, Prylipky, Tykhe, Starytsia, Vovchanski Khutory, and toward Izbytske, Kruhle, Nesterne.
In the Kupiansk sector, six Russian attacks were repelled toward Pishchane, Kurylivka, Petropavlivka, Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks attempting to advance near Zarichne, Novoselivka, Torske, and toward Lyman, Stavky, Druzheliubivka, Oleksandrivka, Dibrova, Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five attacks near Siversk, Platonivka, and toward Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four attacks were repelled near Vasiukivka, Fedorivka, and toward Pryvillia, Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 21 clashes near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and toward Novopavlivka, Stepankivka, Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders halted 46 assaults near Nikanorivka, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Vilne, Rodynske, Nove Shakhove, Sukhetske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out 10 attacks near Vyshneve and toward Ivanivka, Oleksandrohrad, Yehorivka, Rybne, Zlahoda, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Sichneve.
In the Huliaipole sector, 30 Russian attacks were repelled near Solodke, Huliaipole, and toward Dobropillia, Olenokostiantynivka, Zelene, Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, five engagements occurred near Prymorske, Stepnohirsk, Stepove, Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy conducted one failed attempt to advance near Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Air strikes targeted the settlements of Havrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Manukhivka and Bilopillia in the Sumy region, Rizdvianka, Verkhnia Tersa, Liubytske, Samiilivka, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, Tavriiske, Preobrazhenka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven clusters of enemy personnel, two UAV command points, and one other important Russian facility.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, one engagement occurred; enemy conducted one airstrike dropping two bombs and 111 artillery/mortar attacks, including three with MLRS.
In the Kupiansk sector, six Russian attacks were repelled toward Pishchane, Kurylivka, Petropavlivka, Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks attempting to advance near Zarichne, Novoselivka, Torske, and toward Lyman, Stavky, Druzheliubivka, Oleksandrivka, Dibrova, Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five attacks near Siversk, Platonivka, and toward Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four attacks were repelled near Vasiukivka, Fedorivka, and toward Pryvillia, Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 21 clashes near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and toward Novopavlivka, Stepankivka, Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders halted 46 assaults near Nikanorivka, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Vilne, Rodynske, Nove Shakhove, Sukhetske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out 10 attacks near Vyshneve and toward Ivanivka, Oleksandrohrad, Yehorivka, Rybne, Zlahoda, Andriivka-Klevtsove, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Sichneve.
In the Huliaipole sector, 30 Russian attacks were repelled near Solodke, Huliaipole, and toward Dobropillia, Olenokostiantynivka, Zelene, Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, five engagements occurred near Prymorske, Stepnohirsk, Stepove, Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy conducted one failed attempt to advance near Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector as crisis worsens
"President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector, with
particular attention on Kyiv, which is reeling from Russian attacks that have left residents without power, heating, or water in subzero temperatures.
Zelensky said a task force will be set up in Kyiv to coordinate the response around the clock, adding that newly appointed Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal leading efforts to support citizens and communities under the emergency measures.
"The consequences of Russian strikes and worsening weather conditions are severe," Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel." KI
Zelensky said a task force will be set up in Kyiv to coordinate the response around the clock, adding that newly appointed Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal leading efforts to support citizens and communities under the emergency measures.
"The consequences of Russian strikes and worsening weather conditions are severe," Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel." KI
5.6 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 98 km east of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
"Japan was shaken near Kushiro, Kushiro Shi, Hokkaido, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.5
only 11 minutes ago, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.
The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 54. km beneath the epicenter near Kushiro, Kushiro Shi, Hokkaido, Japan, in the morning at 8:13 am local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report." VD
132 clashes on front line over past 24 hours
"132 clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.
The enemy carried out 63 air strikes, dropping 154 guided aerial bombs. In addition, the Russians used 8,087 kamikaze drones and carried out 3,999 shellings, including 41 from multiple launch rocket systems.
Air strikes were carried out on the areas of Havrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Staroukrainka, Rizdvianka, Dolynka, Barvinivka, Lyubytske, Zaliznychne, and Tavriiske in the Zaporizhzhia region.
The Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery of the Defense Forces struck two areas where Russian personnel were concentrated and six Russian artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian soldiers repelled one enemy attack. Russian invaders carried out one air strike, dropping two aerial bombs, and carried out 111 shellings, including three with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Defense Forces stopped 14 Russian attacks in the areas of Vovchansk, Zelene, and in the directions of Hrafske, Vovchanski Khutory, and Kruhle.
In the Kupiansk sector, there were three enemy attacks in the direction of Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Borova.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 12 attacks, attempting to break through the defensive lines in the areas of Zarichne, Karpivka, Novoselivka, Torske, and toward Stavky, Drobysheve, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled six Russian attacks in the areas of Fedorivka, Sviato-Pokrovske, and toward Zakitne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Russian army carried out 15 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopil, Shcherbynivka, and toward Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Torske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 Russian army assaults in the areas of Nove Shakhove, Nykanorovka, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Filiia, as well as toward Dorozhne, Rodynske, Hryshyne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out 11 attacks near Sichneve and Zlahoda, as well as toward Ivanivka and Nove Zaporizhzhia.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces repelled 20 Russian attacks in the Huliaipole area and toward Dobropillia, Zelene, and Sviatopetrivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian soldiers repelled two enemy attacks in the Prymorske area and in the direction of Pavlivka." Ukrin
The enemy carried out 63 air strikes, dropping 154 guided aerial bombs. In addition, the Russians used 8,087 kamikaze drones and carried out 3,999 shellings, including 41 from multiple launch rocket systems.
Air strikes were carried out on the areas of Havrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Staroukrainka, Rizdvianka, Dolynka, Barvinivka, Lyubytske, Zaliznychne, and Tavriiske in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian soldiers repelled one enemy attack. Russian invaders carried out one air strike, dropping two aerial bombs, and carried out 111 shellings, including three with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Defense Forces stopped 14 Russian attacks in the areas of Vovchansk, Zelene, and in the directions of Hrafske, Vovchanski Khutory, and Kruhle.
In the Kupiansk sector, there were three enemy attacks in the direction of Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Borova.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 12 attacks, attempting to break through the defensive lines in the areas of Zarichne, Karpivka, Novoselivka, Torske, and toward Stavky, Drobysheve, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled six Russian attacks in the areas of Fedorivka, Sviato-Pokrovske, and toward Zakitne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Russian army carried out 15 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopil, Shcherbynivka, and toward Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Torske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 Russian army assaults in the areas of Nove Shakhove, Nykanorovka, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, and Filiia, as well as toward Dorozhne, Rodynske, Hryshyne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out 11 attacks near Sichneve and Zlahoda, as well as toward Ivanivka and Nove Zaporizhzhia.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces repelled 20 Russian attacks in the Huliaipole area and toward Dobropillia, Zelene, and Sviatopetrivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian soldiers repelled two enemy attacks in the Prymorske area and in the direction of Pavlivka." Ukrin
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