Russians hit the village of Rodynske in Donetsk Oblast, killing two people

Russian forces targeted the town of Rodynske in Donetsk Oblast, killing two people, according to Vadym Filashkin, Head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration.

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) reported that the strike triggered a fire, damaging three houses and a business. Firefighters swiftly contained the blaze. Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage.

Russians attacked a settlement in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring 11-year-old child

Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, reported that a Russian strike on Synelnykove district injured three people, including an 11-year-old child.

A 54-year-old man and an 83-year-old woman were also wounded. All three victims have been hospitalized, with doctors assessing their conditions as moderate. Authorities are currently investigating the extent of the damage caused by the attack.

Large-scale firecaused by Russian attack in Kharkiv

A Russian Shahed drone strike caused a large-scale fire in Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi district on the night of January 27-28, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov and Bohdan Hladkykh, head of the city's Department of Emergency Situations.

The attack targeted a civilian business, reportedly a woodworking workshop. Damage to a gas pipeline triggered a fire covering 1,500 square meters, engulfing production facilities and completely destroying a two-story building. Nearby business facilities and two cars were also damaged.

More than 12 fire appliances and emergency units worked to contain the blaze. Two residents of nearby areas experienced acute stress reactions, but no physical injuries were reported. Firefighting efforts continued as of early morning.

Russian oil sales to China and India halt due to increased sanctions, Reuters reports

Trade for March-loading Russian oil to China and India has halted due to rising shipping costs following U.S. sanctions imposed on January 10, Reuters reports.

The sanctions, targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" and major oil firms, have complicated crude exports. As a result, negotiations for March shipments have stalled, with soaring Aframax tanker freight rates widening price gaps between buyers and sellers.

Offers for Russia's ESPO Blend crude have risen to $3–$5 per barrel premiums over ICE Brent on a delivered ex-ship (DES) basis to China. Before the sanctions, demand for the blend was high, with spot premiums near $2 per barrel.

India has also seen a decline in Russian oil offers, with Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd reporting no new March deliveries. Indian banks have blocked payments for Russian imports in response to the sanctions.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently warned Russia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, threatening further economic penalties if resistance continues.

Ukraine's Security Service detains FSB agents who were spying on Ukrainian F-16s

SSU Detains FSB Agents Spying on Ukrainian Aviation

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has captured two Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agents gathering intelligence on Ukrainian military aircraft and helicopters to coordinate strikes on aviation infrastructure.

The agents, aged 21 and 22 from Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, were detained near a military airfield while photographing a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet during take-off.

According to the SSU, the agents were recruited by an identified FSB operative. They were tasked with documenting the locations and details of Ukrainian airfields and military aviation equipment.

The mission involved traveling across five oblasts by bus, staying near airfields for espionage activities. Ukrainian authorities intercepted their reconnaissance attempts early and detained them before critical information was leaked.

The agents face life imprisonment for treason.