Daily Flyer - January 18, 2025

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Daily Flyer - January 18, 2025

Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv killing 3 and injuring 3 civilians

The aftermath of missile attack on Kyiv this morning

In the early hours of January 18, Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, killing three people and injuring three others, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv city military administration.

The casualties include a 41-year-old woman and two men aged 25 and 43. The attack caused extensive damage, shattering windows and igniting fires in several cars in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Smoke filled the entrance of a residential building, adding to the chaos.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that a water supply pipeline in the area was also damaged, prompting repair crews to respond. Additionally, the glass entrance of the Lukyanivska metro station sustained damage, leading to its temporary closure. Trains are bypassing the station without stopping.

Debris was also found in the city's Desnianskyi district as the aftermath of the strike continued to unfold.

Two people were killed in the Russian deadly attack on Beryslav in Kherson Oblast

Berislav - a town located on the bank of Dniper river in Kherson oblast

A mortar attack by Russian forces on the settlement of Beryslav in Kherson Oblast on the afternoon of January 18 claimed the lives of two civilians.

The victims, a 68-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries during the strike, according to Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration.

This follows a deadly assault on January 17, which left one civilian dead and five injured in Kherson Oblast. That attack targeted critical and social infrastructure, residential areas, gas pipelines, and garages, with 23 houses reportedly damaged.

Ukraine is ready to help Slovakia to achieve energy stability - Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky has affirmed Ukraine's willingness to collaborate with Slovakia on energy security after halting the transit of Russian gas through its territory, a decision impacting supplies to Slovakia. During a meeting on January 17 with Michal Simecka, leader of Slovakia's Progressive Slovakia political party, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's readiness to help Slovakia achieve energy stability. He also highlighted the importance of Slovak support for Ukraine’s path to the European Union and NATO membership, particularly amidst ongoing security challenges due to the war. Zelensky acknowledged the visit of the Slovak delegation as a sign of continued support for Ukraine's sovereignty, noting that Prime Minister Robert Fico had declined an invitation to Kyiv.

The cessation of Russian gas transit, effective January 1, is part of Ukraine's strategy to stop financing Russia's war efforts. However, the move has drawn criticism from Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, both of whom maintain ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Fico has threatened to limit aid to Ukrainians and cut electricity supplies in response. Meanwhile, Slovakia's political climate is tense, with opposition parties announcing plans for a no-confidence vote against Fico’s government, citing governance concerns and his pro-Russian stance. Despite these challenges, Ukraine seeks to strengthen cooperation with pro-Western Slovak leaders to ensure regional energy stability and broader European support.