Summary
On January 25, Russian forces carried out widespread attacks on Ukraine, impacting areas such as the capital Kyiv and causing significant power outages. Ukrainian officials reported casualties and extensive damage, including to crucial infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia engaged in talks facilitated by the U.S. in Abu Dhabi, but a peace deal was not reached.
Key Facts
- Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least one person and injured four in Kyiv.
- The attacks left 1.2 million properties in Ukraine without power.
- Kyiv's northeastern suburb of Troyeshchyna was severely impacted, affecting 600 buildings.
- Russia used 375 drones and 21 missiles, including Tsirkon ballistic missiles, in this attack.
- In Kharkiv, at least 30 people were injured, and several buildings, including a dormitory and hospitals, were hit.
- Ukrainian forces attacked Belgorod in Russia, causing infrastructure damage but no casualties.
- Russia claims to have taken control of the village of Starytsya in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.
- Ukraine and Russia held talks in Abu Dhabi, but no peace agreement was reached, and further talks are planned.
