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Russia hits Ukraine's energy sites, Ukraine repels numerous attacks

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Russia hits Ukraine's energy sites, Ukraine repels numerous attacks

2026-01-26 11:29 Last Updated At:12:51

Russia and Ukraine reported intensified military operations and heavy fighting on Sunday, as Russian forces targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure and Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced a series of strikes across several fronts, including Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia. Its forces targeted energy infrastructure and production facilities used by Ukraine's defense industry complex, as well as storage and launch sites for long-range drones, and temporary deployment points for Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Sunday that 127 combat engagements occurred along the front lines during the previous day. Ukrainian forces launched strikes on Russian personnel and equipment concentrations using air force, missile, and artillery units. Ukrainian defenses successfully repelled 44 Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk direction.

Russia hits Ukraine's energy sites, Ukraine repels numerous attacks

Russia hits Ukraine's energy sites, Ukraine repels numerous attacks

Gold futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange briefly surpassed 5,000 U.S. dollars per ounce on Sunday.

The surge marks a historic high for the precious metal, reflecting heightened investor demand amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

Market analysts suggest that geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and volatility in other asset classes have driven investors toward gold as a safe haven, fueling the price rally.

Gold tops 5,000 USD to record high amid global tensions

Gold tops 5,000 USD to record high amid global tensions

Gold tops 5,000 USD to record high amid global tensions

Gold tops 5,000 USD to record high amid global tensions

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