Overview

• Ukraine claims to have intercepted 65 of 100 drones launched by Russia overnight, with significant damage reported in Kharkiv and Odessa, including injuries and infrastructure destruction.
• Russia alleges Ukrainian drone strikes on its energy infrastructure, including a thwarted attempt to target a nuclear power plant in Smolensk, with no reported casualties.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky replaces key military leadership in the embattled Pokrovsk region, as Russian forces reportedly tighten their hold around the city.
• Hungary withdraws its veto on EU sanctions against Russia after securing assurances regarding energy security, ensuring the continuation of measures set to expire on January 31.
• Ukraine's Defense Ministry faces internal turmoil with the dismissal of a deputy minister over alleged procurement failures, drawing calls from G7 diplomats for governance reforms.