January 2026 — War Report

Day-by-day breakdown of military events, casualties, and key developments in January 2026.

Monthly Overview

In January 2026, 2,509 conflict events were documented across Ukraine, affecting 15 regions — a very high level of activity. Luhansk recorded the highest concentration of incidents with 423 events (17% of the monthly total). Ground battles was the most prevalent category with 636 recorded incidents. Reported fatalities for the month totalled 17,413, an average of 81 events per day.

  • 2,509 total conflict events in January 2026
  • 17,413 reported fatalities
  • 15 Ukrainian regions affected
  • Most affected region: Luhansk (423 events)
  • Event breakdown: Battles: 636; Strategic developments: 635; Violence against civilians: 622
  • Average activity: 81 events per day

Total Events

2,509

Fatalities

17,413

Regions Affected

1

Avg Events/Day

81

Event Types

Battles636Strategic developments635Violence against civilians622Explosions/Remote violence616

Daily Reports

100+ events 50–100 10–50 1–10 No data

Peak Activity This Month

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