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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian border regions result in two deaths and several injuries, according to local authorities.

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Ukraine claims it targeted a Russian drone factory, aiming to diminish drone production and protect civilian areas from attacks.

The U.N. Security Council warns that Russia has escalated attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving millions without heat, electricity, or water during a harsh winter freeze. U.N. officials say Russian strikes are disproportionately affecting children, the elderly, and vulnerable civilians, while the use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile near Poland signals a dangerous escalation. Ukraine and its European allies condemn the strikes as deliberate attacks on civilians, while Russia insists it targets military infrastructure. The humanitarian crisis continues to deepen as temperatures plunge below minus 20degC, with citizens forced to melt snow for water and heat homes over candles.

U.S. accuses Russia of escalating the Ukraine war amid Trump's peace efforts, highlighting tensions and calls for de-escalation.

The U.N. Security Council met on Monday (January 12) as United Nations officials warned that Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during a deep winter freeze, leaving millions without heat, electricity and water. U.N. political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the council that Russian strikes have escalated as temperatures plunge far below freezing, killing and injuring civilians and disproportionately affecting the elderly, children and people with limited mobility. DiCarlo said the attacks followed a troubling pattern, intensifying when weather conditions worsen and civilian need for heating becomes most acute. The United States said the attacks came even as diplomatic efforts were underway to negotiate an end to the war. U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the U.N. Tammy Bruce told the council that Washington was closer to a peace deal than at any point since the conflict began, but said Russia had escalated by launching a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile near the Polish and NATO border.

The United States has accused Russia of a dangerous escalation in the Ukraine war. This comes as the Trump administration seeks peace negotiations. Russia launched a nuclear-capable missile near Poland, a NATO ally. The US condemned the attack and the casualties. Ukraine called for a UN Security Council meeting. Russia blamed Ukraine for the diplomatic impasse.

The head of Kyiv's military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said the capital came under attack from missiles.

United Nations monitors recorded more civilian deaths in Ukraine in 2025 than in any other year except 2022, as hostilities flared along the frontline and Russi