Zelenskyy, through the Ukrainian Forces, has countered Putin’s recent winter attacks after launching a major attack on a Russian major chemical plant.
Ukrainian Defence Forces attacked the Nevinnomysskiy Azot chemical plant in Russia’s Stavropol Krai overnight.
The strike targeted key infrastructure at one of the largest nitrogen fertiliser and chemical production facilities in southern Russia.
This attack comes amid ongoing military operations between Ukraine and Russia, reflecting continued escalation in the conflict.
No civilian casualties have been reported, and authorities are assessing the extent of damage to the plant and surrounding areas.
Russian Winter Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported severe conditions across multiple regions following intensified Russian strikes on critical infrastructure.
According to his shared X statement on January 11, he confirmed that attacks have disrupted electricity, heating, and water supplies during freezing winter temperatures.
Zelenskyy said energy workers and repair crews are working around the clock to restore essential services, describing their efforts as vital to maintaining civilian life.
“Energy workers and repair crews are working around the clock to restore electricity, heat, and water supply for people,” he said, adding that the scale of repairs reflects the pressure placed on communities by repeated strikes.
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He detailed a significant escalation in the volume and variety of Russian weapons used over the course of one week.
Additionally, he stated that Russia launched almost 1,100 attack drones, more than 890 guided aerial bombs, and over 50 missiles.
According to the Ukrainian president, the strikes targeted energy infrastructure and residential buildings rather than military targets.
He said the attacks were timed to coincide with freezing weather conditions, describing the approach as intentional.
Putin Hits Ukrainian Kyiv with Explosions
Ukraine’s capital was shaken as Putin hit Kyiv with explosions, as reports emerged of blasts in the city at 7:50 a.m. local time on January 14, 2026, triggered by a wave of Russian drones.
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Officials confirmed that Ukrainian air defences were actively responding to intercept the threats over the capital, while a journalist on the ground with the Kyiv Independent verified the explosions.
Reportedly, a Shahed drone struck a high-rise residential building, likely in the Obolon district, igniting a fire in one of the apartments.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to contain the blaze and assist residents.
The attack comes amid Russia’s intensified winter campaign targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, following overnight drone strikes in Kryvyi Rih that left 45,000 residents without power, and recent missile barrages causing 70% outages in Kyiv.
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