Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,431

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 25, 2026 at 02:49 AM

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On January 25, 2026, day 1,431 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia launched a major overnight attack on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and regions in the north and east. Strikes in Kyiv damaged buildings, including a medical facility, leaving 1.2 million properties nationwide without power. Kharkiv was also heavily hit, with a dormitory for displaced people and medical facilities, including a maternity hospital, struck by drones, wounding at least 30 people. Ukraine's Air Force reported Russia used 375 drones and 21 missiles. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces launched a significant attack on Russia's Belgorod region, damaging energy infrastructure, though no casualties were reported.

Key Entities & Roles

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Vyacheslav Gladkov 50% Vitali Klitschko 50% Ihor Terekhov 50% Denys Shmyhal 50% Oleksii Kuleba 50% Andrii Sybiha 50% Yulia Svyrydenko 60% Belgorod ×260% Vladimir Putin 70% Kyiv ×885% Russia ×790% Ukraine ×795%

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russia-ukraine war 100% air attack 80% kyiv 70% missile attack 60% energy infrastructure 60% drone attack 60% civilian casualties 50% power outage 50% medical facilities 40% belgorod 40%