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January 21, 2024 (Sunday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
  - The Ust-Luga Multimodal Complex in Leningrad Oblast is hit by a drone attack, causing a large fire. Russian gas producer Novatek subsequently suspends all operations at the complex in response to the attack. Ukraine claims responsibility. (NOS) (Reuters) (Kyiv Post)
- Eastern Ukraine campaign
  - At least 27 people are killed by artillery strikes on Donetsk, according to Russian-appointed local officials. Donetsk People's Republic leader Denis Pushilin declares a day of mourning in response. (AP) (Reuters)
Mexican drug war
- At least 12 gunmen are killed by security forces on a highway in Sonora, Mexico, during a failed attempt to free the son of a prominent Sinaloa Cartel hitman from police custody. Two officers are injured in the shootout. (Reuters)

Disasters and accidents

The death toll from the ongoing winter storms in the United States increases to 89, with most of the deaths reported in Oregon and Tennessee. (BBC News)

Law and crime

Politics and elections

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 '''Law and crime'''
-*A [[Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces|soldier]] [[friendly fire|opens fire upon fellow soldiers]] at a [[barracks]] in [[Kerman]], [[Iran]], killing five. The suspect is [[fugitive|at large]]. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-soldier-killings-kerman-d73dccb9533b8c796febb2ba7f0d7dd2 (AP)]
+*A [[Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces|soldier]] [[friendly fire|opens fire upon fellow soldiers]] at a [[barracks]] in [[Kerman]], [[Iran]], killing five. The suspect is arrested. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-soldier-killings-kerman-d73dccb9533b8c796febb2ba7f0d7dd2 (AP)] [https://www.rferl.org/amp/iran-sodier-kills-5-fellow-troops-kerman/32786371.html (RFE/RL)]
 '''Politics and elections'''