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Inside Kyiv’s Blackout Tents: Mobile Ovens, Outlets and Kids’ Zones
In freezing Kyiv, blackout tents are more than shelters — they’re lifelines with mobile ovens for hot meals, charging outlets for phones, space for kids and community support amid energy outages.
Jan 26, 2026
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What We Know About the FPV Drone Jan Žižka Supplied to Ukraine by Czechia
Czech tech group Spark is supplying Ukraine with Jan Žižka fiber‑optic FPV drones based on captured Russian UAVs — jamming‑proof, affordable and war‑tested — boosting frontline capabilities. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jan 26, 2026

In One of Germany’s Federal States: Accidents, Rail Disruptions, and Airport Delays Due to Snowfall
Heavy snow battered Baden‑Württemberg, causing highway accidents, rail service disruptions and significant flight delays at Stuttgart Airport as Germany’s winter travel system stumbled under intense snowfall. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jan 26, 2026

Russia’s Energy Terror Leaves Kyiv Freezing in Brutal Winter
Russia’s repeated missile and drone strikes have plunged Kyiv into darkness and freezing temperatures, leaving thousands of buildings without heat or water as civilians fight to survive winter.
Jan 26, 2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of January 26, 2026
Day 1,433: heavy combat continues with 138 engagements, 89 air attacks and nearly 7,800 drones used by Russia. Ukraine repels assaults across multiple directions while talks in Abu Dhabi yield no breakthrough. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jan 26, 2026

French Rodeur 330 drones are now in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine
France’s EOS Technologie has supplied Ukraine with game-changing Rodeur 330 drones capable of 500 km range, five-hour flight and both reconnaissance and strike “kamikaze” missions.
Jan 26, 2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of January 25, 2026
Russia-Ukraine war update for January 25, 2026 — massive drone and missile campaigns, energy grid hits, 127+ combat engagements, stalled peace talks in Abu Dhabi and ongoing frontline intensity.
Jan 25, 2026

SBU Releases Footage of Strike on Major Tamannaftogaz Oil Terminal in Russia
Ukraine’s Security Service has released dramatic footage of a drone strike on Russia’s Tamannaftogaz oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai, showing major fires and infrastructure damage.
Jan 23, 2026

Contains Uranium: Flash Warns of the Danger of a Shahed Drone Armed With an R-60 Missile
Ukraine expert Serhii “Flash” warns Russia’s new tactic: Shahed drones carrying Soviet R-60 missiles with uranium rod warhead elements could pose radiation and secondary explosion hazards.
Jan 22, 2026

Ukrainian Artist Carpetman Wins Music Moves Europe Awards 2026
Ukrainian artist Carpetman clinches a coveted Music Moves Europe Awards 2026 title, blending mystique, millions of streams, and global momentum — only on empr.media.
Jan 20, 2026

National Guard Strengthens Security at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and Exclusion Zone
Ukraine’s National Guard has ramped up security at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and exclusion zone with modern weapons, drones, and elite forces, signaling heightened nuclear risk vigilance.
Jan 20, 2026

“Our Home Is 5 Degrees Celsius”: Kyiv Residents Can Warm Up and Eat at Points of Resilience
With Kyiv apartments as cold as 5°C amid power outages, residents flock to points of resilience for warmth, food, hot tea and phone charging — a stark winter survival story from empr.media.
Jan 19, 2026