On the 1,070th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, key developments arose including the shooting down of 65 out of 100 Russian drones by Ukraine’s military. Russia also claimed a capture in the Kharkiv region, while Ukrainian strikes targeted oil and power facilities in western Russia. No casualties were reported from these attacks. Furthermore, Ukraine removed deputy defense minister Rustem Umerov, highlighting procurement disputes. Meanwhile, legal action was initiated in Russia over the alleged embezzlement of funds earmarked for defense, signaling underlying issues in the military establishment.
Ukraine's military has had significant success in defending its airspace, shooting down 65 out of 100 drones launched by Russia overnight on January 29.
In a move reflecting internal strife, Ukraine sacked its deputy defense minister Rustem Umerov, who had publicly criticized the country's arms procurement efforts.
Russian forces claimed the capture of Dvorichna in Kharkiv, a settlement previously reclaimed by Ukrainian forces, illustrating the ongoing seesaw nature of territorial control.
Legal proceedings have commenced in Russia to address the alleged embezzlement of around $33 million from defense funds, naming key defendants including regional officials.
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