Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,418

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 12, 2026 at 04:17 AM

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On January 12, 2026, the 1,418th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, fighting continued with Russia launching an air attack on Kyiv, causing damage and leaving many without heating. Ukraine retaliated with a drone attack on Voronezh, Russia, resulting in casualties and structural damage. Ukraine also claimed successful strikes on Russian oil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, while Russia claimed control of the village of Bilohirya. Russia reportedly deployed its new "Geran-5" drone for the first time in the conflict. In terms of military aid, the United Kingdom announced plans to develop a new deep-strike ballistic missile for Ukraine, and Sweden pledged $1.6 billion in air defense support.

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Sweden 50% Tymur Tkachenko 50% Yulia Svyrydenko 50% Alexander Gusev 50% Ministry of Defence (Ukraine) 60% Voronezh ×260% Lukoil 60% Ministry of Defence (Russia) 60% UK 70% Kyiv ×480% Russia ×790% Ukraine ×995%

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russia-ukraine war 100% military aid 70% air attack 70% drone attack 70% critical infrastructure 60% ballistic missile 60% energy facilities 50% drilling platforms 40% air defence 40%