Summary
On January 17, Russian forces attacked Nikopol in Ukraine, resulting in casualties. There were several developments related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including infrastructure attacks and ceasefire agreements. Ukraine is struggling with power outages and cold weather impacts.
Key Facts
- Russian forces attacked Nikopol, Ukraine, killing two women and injuring six people.
- Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its forces took control of five settlements in Zaporizhia.
- A Ukrainian drone strike resulted in a death in Russian-occupied Kherson.
- Close to 68,000 homes in Russian-occupied Zaporizhia lost electricity due to Ukrainian attacks.
- Russia and Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire to repair a power line at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
- Ukraine faces energy shortages, affecting people's access to heat amid freezing temperatures.
- The UK pledged £20 million ($26.7m) to help Ukraine with energy infrastructure repairs.
- A Ukrainian delegation is visiting the U.S. for talks on security and post-war recovery plans.
