On January 27, the 1,068th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, artillery strikes in Pokrovsk resulted in civilian casualties, with at least one woman killed. The city is viewed as economically significant by Russian forces. Ukraine struck back with attacks on Russian oil facilities, while reports indicated Russia captured territories in eastern Ukraine. President Zelenskyy replaced military commanders in the area to bolster defenses and offered energy trade to neighboring Moldova, showcasing Ukraine's strategic diplomacy amid conflict.
Kyiv's regional military administrator Vadym Filashkin reported Russian artillery fire in eastern Ukraine resulted in at least one fatality and several injuries, highlighting ongoing violence.
Ukrainian military analyst Andriy Ryzhchenko emphasized the strategic importance of Pokrovsk for Russia's military objectives, underscoring the city's vulnerability amid persistent conflict.
In response to ongoing threats, President Zelenskyy replaced the commander of the Khortytsia operational strategic group for a third time, indicating urgency in Ukraine's defense strategy.
Zelenskyy also discussed energy cooperation with Moldova, offering coal in exchange for electricity, indicating Ukraine's focus on strengthening regional alliances amid conflict.
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