Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Russia Claims Seizure of Ukrainian Territory
Russia says it took over 300 square kilometers of Ukrainian land in January.
They are trying to make a bigger safety zone near the border.
There is no confirmation from Ukraine.
Also, Russia used a big missile that can carry nuclear weapons to hit a gas storage place in western Ukraine.
This caused power outages and many explosions.
People are worried about the situation getting worse.
Russia claims to have seized 300 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in January.
The Russian military is expanding its buffer zone in the Sumy and Kharkov regions.
Ukraine has not officially responded to Russia's claims.
Russia used a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to strike a gas storage facility in Lviv Oblast.
The attack caused a blackout and multiple explosions in the area.
- Who
- Russian military, Ukrainian officials
- What
- Territory seizure and missile attack
- When
- January 2024
- Where
- Sumy, Kharkov, and Lviv Oblast in Ukraine
- Why
- Military expansion and strategic strikes
- Territory Seized
- 300 square kilometers (116 square miles)
- Timeframe
- First half of January 2024
- Regions Involved
- Sumy and Kharkov
- Missile Used
- Oreshnik (nuclear-capable)
- Attack Location
- Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
- Distance from Poland
- 70 kilometers
- Target
- Underground gas storage facility
- Explosions Reported
- Over ten
