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Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine, Causing Casualties and Damage

1/28/2026

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On January 25, Russian forces intensified their attacks on Ukraine, causing one death and four injuries in Kyiv.
Strikes damaged a medical facility and left 1.2 million properties without power.
Ukrainian officials reported 375 drones and 21 missiles deployed, with Kharkiv experiencing significant damage.
Russia claimed to have taken control of the village of Starytsya in northeastern Kharkiv.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha labeled the attacks barbaric.

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On January 25, Russian forces intensified their attacks on Ukraine, causing one death and four injuries in Kyiv.
Strikes damaged a medical facility and left 1.2 million properties without power.
Ukrainian officials reported 375 drones and 21 missiles deployed, with Kharkiv experiencing significant damage.
Russia claimed to have taken control of the village of Starytsya in northeastern Kharkiv.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha labeled the attacks barbaric.