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Russia Holds Fire on Iranian Missiles Amid Ukraine Assaults

1/27/2026

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On January 26, 2026, Kyiv reports Russia has not launched Iranian-made Fath-360 missiles against Ukraine, despite receiving over 350 from Iran.
Ukrainian military intelligence says technical or political limits may explain the inaction.
Russian airstrikes damaged the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the Orthodox site.
General Oleksandr Syrsky warned of intensified assaults on Pokrovsk.
Casualties were reported across regions, and Ukraine's military says Russian losses have been significant since the invasion began.

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On January 26, 2026, Kyiv reports Russia has not launched Iranian-made Fath-360 missiles against Ukraine, despite receiving over 350 from Iran.
Ukrainian military intelligence says technical or political limits may explain the inaction.
Russian airstrikes damaged the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the Orthodox site.
General Oleksandr Syrsky warned of intensified assaults on Pokrovsk.
Casualties were reported across regions, and Ukraine's military says Russian losses have been significant since the invasion began.