Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,425

On January 19, 2026, day 1,425 of the Russia-Ukraine war, fighting continued across multiple regions. Russian attacks resulted in casualties and injuries in the Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions of Ukraine, while a Ukrainian attack reportedly killed one and injured another in Russia's Belgorod region. Russia claimed to have downed 140 Ukrainian drones in a 24-hour period. Repair work began on a backup power line for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant under an IAEA-brokered ceasefire, while energy facilities in Ukraine's Chernihiv region were damaged by Russian shelling. Ukrainian and Russian representatives, along with US negotiators, met in Miami to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and mechanisms for their implementation.

Ukrainian drone strikes on Sunday targeted Russian-controlled areas in southern Ukraine, causing power outages for over 200,000 households in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian officials described the strikes as a response to Russia's attacks on Ukraine's power grid, which overnight killed two people in Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa. This week, Russia reportedly used over 1,300 attack drones, 1,050 guided aerial bombs and 29 missiles against Ukraine. Despite ongoing discussions between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia for a peace deal, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy argues Russia is not committed to the process. Former President Trump stated that Ukraine, not Russia, is hindering a potential agreement, though he expressed willingness to meet with Zelenskyy at the World Economic Forum.

Ukrainian drone strikes damaged energy networks in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine on Sunday, leaving over 200,000 households, across nearly 400 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, without power. Kremlin-installed authorities reported the damage. Simultaneously, Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine's energy grid overnight, resulting in at least two deaths and several injuries across multiple regions, including Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russia used over 1,300 attack drones, 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles this week. A Ukrainian delegation arrived in the United States for talks on a U.S.-led diplomatic effort to end the war, focusing on postwar security guarantees and economic recovery.

On January 18, 2026, Russian drone attacks across Ukraine targeted the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa regions, resulting in two deaths and dozens of injuries. The strikes, involving over 200 drones, damaged energy infrastructure, causing power outages amid freezing temperatures and impacting over 200,000 people in Russian-occupied Zaporizhia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that over 1,300 attack drones and numerous missiles were used this week alone, prompting him to request increased air defense support from world leaders. The attacks occurred as Ukrainian negotiators arrived in the United States to discuss a 20-point peace proposal with the Trump administration, focusing on security guarantees and Ukraine's post-war recovery, though Russia has yet to comment. Russia has demanded territorial concessions and assurances that Ukraine won’t seek NATO membership.

On January 16, 2026, day 1,422 of the Russia-Ukraine war saw continued fighting and infrastructure damage. A Ukrainian drone strike in Russian-occupied Zaporizhia killed two pharmacy workers, while another injured three in Russia's Belgorod region. Russian forces struck Bilopillia in the Sumy region, killing one and injuring at least four. Overnight Russian attacks caused power outages in the Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions, with restrictions in Kyiv and Odesa. Kharkiv's mayor reported the destruction of a critical energy facility. In Kyiv, many residential buildings remain without heating after a previous Russian attack, prompting President Zelenskyy to announce the national government would take over energy responsibilities for the city. A Ukrainian attack left thousands without electricity in Russian-occupied Zaporizhia, where hundreds are being evacuated due to the ongoing conflict.