Russian attacks intensified across Ukraine on Saturday, January 10, 2026, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage. The Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions faced heavy artillery and drone strikes. One man, 68, died in Dnipropetrovsk; another person was killed in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk.

Ukrainian officials reported 139 combat clashes on Saturday. Russia launched 33 air strikes and deployed over 4,430 drones. These drones, likely utilizing AI for autonomous navigation and target recognition, conducted 2,830 attacks. The General Staff confirmed Russian advances near Markove and Kleban-Byk in Donetsk.

Residential buildings caught fire in Dnipropetrovsk. Governor Vadym Filashkin reported three deaths and nine injuries in Yarova, Kostyanynivka, and Sloviansk, Donetsk. Emergency services are responding to the ongoing fires and providing aid.

The conflict, now in its 1,417th day, continues to rely heavily on drone warfare. AI-powered drones are changing the nature of combat, raising ethical concerns about autonomous weapons systems. Society faces the challenge of regulating AI in warfare to minimize civilian casualties.

Expect continued fighting in the coming days. Humanitarian aid organizations are preparing for increased displacement and the need for emergency assistance. International pressure for a ceasefire is likely to mount.