News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,433These are the key developments from day 1,433 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is where things stand on Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026:
Here is where things stand on Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026:
At least two individuals sustained injuries following a drone and missile attack by Russian forces on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. The attack resulted in damage to residential buildings, a school, and a kindergarten, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. In Kryvyi Rih, a drone strike on a high-rise apartment building caused a fire. No casualties have been reported, as per Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's military administration. A drone and missile attack in Kyiv damaged parts of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as reported by Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture. In Belgorod, Russia, a Ukrainian drone attack resulted in one fatality, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. Ukraine's military reported striking the Slavyansk Eko oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, impacting parts of the primary oil processing facility. No casualties were initially reported. In Slavyansk-on-Kuban, a fire at two business enterprises followed the destruction of a drone, resulting in one injury, according to the regional emergencies center. Russia's Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of 40 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 34 in the Krasnodar region.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte noted a decline in Ukraine's interception rate of Russian missiles and drones, attributing it to a shortage of defensive weapons. Rutte called on allies to provide additional support from their stockpiles.
A grassroots fundraising initiative in the Czech Republic raised over $6 million in five days to purchase generators, heaters, and batteries for Ukraine. These efforts aim to assist civilians affected by power outages amid sub-zero temperatures.
The attack resulted in damage to residential buildings, a school, and a kindergarten, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian representatives are scheduled to resume on Feb 1, as stated by President Zelenskyy. He emphasized maintaining pressure on Moscow ahead of the talks. Zelenskyy reported that military issues were the primary focus of recent trilateral discussions with the US and Russia in Abu Dhabi, with political topics also addressed. Preparations for further trilateral meetings are ongoing. The Kremlin described the trilateral talks as "constructive" but acknowledged significant challenges remain. The discussions, facilitated by the US, are viewed positively despite unresolved differences. The Kremlin reiterated that territorial issues are fundamental to reaching a conflict resolution, with a demand for control over Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul criticized Russia's stance on territorial issues following the Abu Dhabi talks.
The European Union has agreed to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, aiming to reduce reliance on Russia as an energy supplier. Ukraine's Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, supported the ban, emphasizing its importance for European security and strength. Germany's Wadephul highlighted Russia's use of hybrid tactics, including disrupting undersea cables and GPS signals, as part of its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced plans to summon Ukraine’s ambassador over alleged interference in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary election.
Pedestrians walk past a person with an amputated leg begging at a metro station during an air raid alert in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Monday [Sergei Gapon/AFP]
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.