📝 Overview
Russia intensified its war against Ukraine with mass drone attacks on Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih and the rare use of an Oreshnik missile, prompting casualties, emergency responses and warnings from Western intelligence agencies about Moscow’s signalling to Europe. The strikes triggered diplomatic reactions, including Latvia’s push for an emergency UN Security Council meeting and assessments from Britain and Estonia on.
Russian forces carried out a large drone attack on Kryvyi Rih on January 9, causing explosions across the city, according to local authorities and Ukraine’s air force. Earlier attacks the same day reportedly wounded three people.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
US President Donald Trump said he sees no need to order the capture of Vladimir Putin, citing past relations and confidence that the Russia–Ukraine war can be resolved. He made the remarks when asked to compare the situation with a recent US operation in Venezuela.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Explosions were heard in Kyiv on the evening of January 9 as air defences engaged Russian attack drones, city authorities said. An air-raid alert was in effect while Ukraine’s air force tracked unmanned aircraft over the capital.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Ukraine’s general staff reported 165 combat clashes along the front line on January 9, with the heaviest fighting on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. Russian forces used missiles, air strikes, drones and artillery across multiple sectors.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Sweden detained a former armed-forces consultant on suspicion of spying for Russia, prosecutors said. Investigators believe the man, who worked via an IT consultancy between 2018 and 2022, was handled by Russian intelligence.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Iraq’s government plans to establish a commission to prevent the recruitment of its citizens into Russia’s military for the war against Ukraine. Iraqi officials said mercenary activity is a serious crime under national law and reaffirmed the country’s neutrality.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Latvia said it will seek an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, including the use of a medium-range ballistic missile near EU and NATO borders. Foreign minister Baiba Braže called the strike a serious escalation.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the US seizure of a sanctioned tanker linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, calling it a strong signal against sanctions violations. The vessel was detained in the Caribbean as part of wider enforcement efforts.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia deliberately used the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile close to EU borders to send a message to Europe. He argued the threat affects many capitals and requires a coordinated collective response.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Ukraine’s parliament received President Zelensky’s submission to dismiss Vasyl Maliuk as head of the Security Service of Ukraine. Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said lawmakers would consider the request under established procedure.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
The United States seized the tanker Olina in the Caribbean, marking the fifth detention of a vessel linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in recent weeks. Washington says the ship violated sanctions tied to illicit oil exports.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Nearly 36.7m hryvnias in bail were posted for two Ukrainian lawmakers accused of taking bribes for parliamentary votes, according to investigators cited by journalists. The case stems from an undercover operation into alleged systemic corruption in parliament.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Rescue operations in Kyiv ended after a Russian strike on January 9 that killed four people and injured 25, including emergency workers. Authorities said residential and energy infrastructure were damaged, causing power and water disruptions.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
British intelligence said Russia likely has only a small number of experimental Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missiles. It assessed their use against Ukraine as a strategic signal rather than a sustainable military capability.
Source: Українська правда
• Published: January 09, 2026
Russia launched fresh strikes on Ukraine using the rarely deployed Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile, marking only the second known use of the weapon. The missile was previously fired at Dnipro in November, highlighting an escalation in Moscow’s choice of arms.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 09, 2026