Key developments on the 1,059th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine:
Update for Saturday, January 19:
Fighting
- Three deaths reported in Kyiv overnight. Explosions heard in the capital as air raid sirens sounded in response to a Russian ballistic missile attack.
- Ukrainian drone attacks target Russian oil infrastructure in Tula and Kaluga regions. Kaluga’s governor claims drones have been shot down.
- Russian regions report shooting down 14 Ukrainian drones with no casualties.
- Joint investigation reveals nearly 89,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, with ongoing fighting in critical coal mining regions.
- Fighting reported near Ukraine’s coking coal mines at Udachne.
War crimes
- Graphic videos online show Russian soldiers with decapitated heads of Ukrainian soldiers. Abuse and desecration of Ukrainian prisoners of war also depicted.
Russian oil and gas
- Russian petroleum exports decline by over 10% in 2024 due to Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure.
- US sanctions imposed on six Russian oil tankers under construction at Zvezda shipyard.
Regional diplomacy
- Russia and Iran strengthen military and intelligence ties in new partnership. Iran agrees to cooperate against common military threats.
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- French patrol aircraft faces “Russian intimidation” over Baltic Sea. Ukrainian President meets with Slovakia’s opposition leader amidst diplomatic tensions.
- UK PM visits Auschwitz ahead of Holocaust anniversary, signs security agreement with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.
- Outgoing US Secretary of State predicts changes in Biden-era policies on Ukraine under incoming administration.
