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Russian soldier was blown up by mine and flew into air in Siversk direction. VIDEO
A Russian soldier on a motorcycle attempted to break through to the Defence Forces' zone of responsibility but was blown up by a mine. 4 91520 Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers
Military action in Venezuela is over, Maduro is already in US custody, - Rubio
The US military operation against Venezuela has been completed. The country's leader, Nicolas Maduro, has been detained and is currently under the control of the US authorities. 20 810306 US strikes on Venezuela
Aggressor country Russia condemns US strikes on Venezuela: pretexts are baseless
Russia reaffirms its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and its support for the policies of its Bolivarian leadership. 7 24995 US strikes on Venezuela
US successfully strikes Venezuela, Maduro detained and removed from country, - Trump
The United States successfully carried out a large-scale strike on Venezuela. 20 806290 US strikes on Venezuela
Zaluzhnyi ahead of Zelenskyy in presidential rating, - WP/Ipsos poll
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK and former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, tops the popularity ratings among Ukrainian voters: 23% of respondents are ready to vote for him in the upcoming presidential election, while 20% support incumbent President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 6 889142 Elections during war
Ukrainian defense industry attracted $6.1 billion in foreign funding in 2025, - Ministry of Defense
In 2025, the Ukrainian defense industry attracted a record $6.1 billion in foreign funding. The funds were received under the "Danish model," through direct purchases by partner countries and from proceeds from frozen Russian assets, which allowed the defense industry to increase its production capacity to $35 billion. 4948 Ukrainian defense industry Assistance according to the Danish model
Dead occupiers lie scattered in Chasiv Yar after failed assaults. VIDEO
In Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukrainian drones recorded the aftermath of unsuccessful assaults by Russian troops. 6 03311 Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Battles for Chasiv Yar Elimination of Russian occupiers
Zaporizhzhia NPP lost power from one of high-voltage lines, - Ministry of Energy
During the night, as a result of hostilities, the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost power to one of its high-voltage lines. 6244 attack on the ZNPP
Maduro declares state of emergency in Venezuela after claims of US attacks
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Iván Gil Pinto has accused the United States of military aggression, strikes on civilian and military targets, and attempts to seize the country's strategic resources. Against the backdrop of these statements, President Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of emergency throughout the country. 7 07693 US strikes on Venezuela
Almost 50 shellings in Sumy region in 24 hours: fire, destruction in 12 communities, injured car driver. PHOTOS
Over the course of a day, Russian troops launched nearly fifty strikes on populated areas in the Sumy region. A 60-year-old man was wounded in an FPV drone attack on a civilian vehicle, and several strike UAVs caused a large-scale fire in the Shostka district. 4640 UAVs attack on the Sumy region
Fighters of Rubizh brigade destroyed tank, armoured personnel carrier and occupiers’ shelters in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO
Fighters from the Rubizh brigade struck the occupiers' personnel and equipment in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 9881 Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Replacing Vasyl Maliuk will mean weakening one of key elements of Ukrainian military machine, - Biletskyi
Andriy Biletsky positively assessed the package of personnel decisions in the field of national security and defense, while warning against possible changes in the leadership of the Security Service of Ukraine. 6 67748 Staff changes Personnel changes in government
Release of Maliuk will weaken defense capability, he has real impact on situation at front, - Butusov
The likely dismissal of SSU head Vasyl Maliuk does not fit in with the logic of strengthening the country's defense capabilities. 8 56474 Staff changes
Consequences of USF strike on oil refinery in Rovenky in TOT of Luhansk region: most of tanks were destroyed or damaged. PHOTOS
Satellite images of an oil depot in Rovenky, in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, which was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles on New Year's Eve, have appeared on social media. 3330 Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations USF strikes on Russian oil facilities in Russian Federation
Kostenko: There is no alternative to Maliuk as head of SSU. I will not support his dismissal
People's Deputy, Secretary of the Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence Roman Kostenko spoke out against the dismissal of Vasyl Maliuk from the post of head of the Security Service of Ukraine, stressing that as of now there is no alternative to him. 10 07939 Staff changes
Powerful explosions in Caracas. US Air Force launched massive attack on military targets in Venezuela. VIDEO&PHOTOS
On the morning of 3 January, powerful explosions were heard in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. 25 824195 Relations between Venezuela and the United States
Woman’s body was found under rubble in Kharkiv: she is believed to be mother of deceased 3-year-old boy
On the night of 3 January, rescuers found the body of a woman under the rubble in Kharkiv. 3 1839 Shelling of Kharkiv
Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,210,630 people (+750 per day), 11,497 tanks, 35,744 artillery systems, 23,855 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS
Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,210,630 Russian occupiers. 2 9246 Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Enemy has advanced in Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk and Svitle, - DeepState. MAP
As of Saturday morning, 3 January, Russian troops are advancing in the Pokrovsk district. 3 36717 Updated DeepState maps
Zelenskyy proposes Fedorov to become new Defence Minister
The head of state said this in a video address, Censor.NET reports. 15 493153 Zelenskyy’s address Staff changes
Mandatory evacuation of parents with children announced in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia frontline settlements
The Evacuation Coordination Headquarters has decided on the forced evacuation of more than 3,000 children with their parents from 44 frontline settlements in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 1 99110 Evacuation from Zaporizhzhia region Evacuation in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russia’s strike on Kharkiv: child’s body found under rubble, rescue operation continues
As a result of Russia’s missile strike on Kharkiv, the number of people injured has risen to 28, including a 6-month-old child. 2 91113 Shelling of Kharkiv
Deineko’s dismissal may be linked to questions over billion-hryvnia military procurements via Border Guard Service – Zhelezniak
MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak commented on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s announced replacement of the head of the State Border Guard Service, expected in the near future. 10 51420 defense procurement Staff changes
Russians remotely mine Mykolaiv highway in Kherson region
Russian invaders are remotely mining the Mykolaiv highway in the Kherson region. 1 6518
Budanov appointed as head of Office of President – presidential decree
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees appointing Kyrylo Budanov as head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and Oleh Ivashchenko as head of the Main Intelligence Directorate. 6 54298 Who will head the Office of the President?
Enemy attacks Synelnykove and Nikopol districts over day, leaving two injured
Over the course of January 2, Russian occupiers attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Two people were injured. 3960 Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region
Babiš promises to review Czech ammunition purchase initiative for Ukraine
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has promised to thoroughly review the initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine and other projects of the country’s Ministry of Defence. 5 35731 Czech ammunition procurement initiative
Romania scrambles F-16 fighter jets over Russian drones heading toward Ukrainian ports
On Friday, January 2, Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets after detecting Russian drones flying toward Ukrainian ports on the Danube. 6768 shot down of drones in Romania
Palisa working on necessary changes in Ukraine’s Defence Forces – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced changes in the Defence Forces, including the modernization of military education, taking into account combat experience from the full-scale war. 3 49618 Reforms in the army
Russians strike CHP plant in Kherson again
Over the first two days of the new year, Russian invaders carried out more than ten targeted strikes on the Kherson CHP plant, using drones and artillery. 6502 Strikes on Russian energy system
Fuel-and-lubricants base in occupied Luhansk region and radar in Crimea hit – Unmanned Systems Forces. VIDEO
Service members of Unmanned Systems Forces attacked an enemy facility in the occupied Luhansk region, as well as ruscists` radar station in Crimea. 1 8642
Russia hits high-rise building in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi District, leaving 30 injured, one in serious condition. PHOTOS (updated)
On January 2, the Russian army struck a multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi District. 7 19520 Shelling of Kharkiv
Zelenskyy announces SBGS chief change soon: Deineko to stay in MIA (updated)
In the near future, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko will present candidates to replace the head of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), while the current chief, Serhii Deineko, will continue working within Ukraine’s Interior Ministry system. 4 07747 Staff changes
Foreign Intelligence Service head Ivashchenko to lead DIU – Zelenskyy
Effective today, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Oleh Ivashchenko will carry out tasks aimed at limiting Russia’s military potential as head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) of the Ministry of Defence, replacing Kyrylo Budanov. 8 46265 Ukraine Intelligence Staff changes
Foreign Intelligence Service head Ivashchenko likely to lead DIU instead of Budanov. "He’s Yermak’s man," Zhelezniak says
Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Oleh Ivashchenko, is likely to take over the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) of the Ministry of Defence instead of Kyrylo Budanov. 7 54855 Staff changes
Ukraine attracted record $45bn in international security assistance in 2025 – Shmyhal
In 2025, Ukraine attracted more than $45 billion in international security assistance — the highest figure since the start of the full-scale war and nearly 30% more than in 2024. 67215 Financial assistance to Ukraine
Zelenskyy after Kharkiv strike: "Only Russia does not want this war to end"
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia continues killing civilians despite all the world’s diplomatic efforts, including those of the United States, and deliberately does everything to keep the war going. 1 59623 Shelling of Kharkiv
Collaborator Oleksandr Kobets, former head of the occupation administration in Kherson, received life sentence
Based on evidence gathered by counterintelligence and Security Service investigators, collaborator Oleksandr Kobets, former head of the occupation administration in Kherson, was sentenced to life imprisonment with confiscation of property. 7 15110 High treason
Zelenskyy awards state honors to 310 Ukrainian defenders, 155 posthumously
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded state honors to 310 service members, including 155 posthumously, for bravery and selfless service in defending the country. 5596 Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards
Budanov accepted Zelenskyy’s offer to head Office of President
The head of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, accepted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer and took charge of the Office of the President of Ukraine, calling his new position another milestone of responsibility to the state at a historic time for the country. 9 653136 Who will head the Office of the President?
Nawrocki: Unresolved issues remain between Ukraine and Poland that should be addressed
Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that "unresolved issues" remain in relations with Ukraine and need to be addressed. 2 35028 Poland and Ukraine relationship
Erdogan to hold phone call with Trump on Monday on Ukraine
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will hold a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on January 5 to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. 5736 Erdogan held talks with Trump
Occupiers advanced in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, - DeepState. MAP
As of Friday, 2 January, the Russian occupation army had made territorial advances in the Donetsk region, near the settlements of Riznykivka and Predtechyne, as well as in the Zaporizhzhia region, near Dorozhnianka. 2 82313 Russian advance
Enemy drone attacks evacuation vehicle in Kostiantynivka, injuries reported
In the Kostiantynivka community, an enemy drone attacked a vehicle of the city military administration during the evacuation of civilians. Despite a direct hit and injuries, the evacuation team managed to get people out of the danger zone and take them to the hospital. 5192 Evacuation from Kostiantynivka
Medvedev: "Finland’s got to pay for its vile Russophobia"
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev said that Finland "has got to pay" for its Russophobia, commenting on the New Year’s address by Finnish President Alexander Stubb. 11 64366 Support for Ukraine Finland’s aid to Ukraine
Drunk driver crashes into ambulance in Sumy region: five injured. PHOTOS
A road accident involving a passenger car and an emergency medical vehicle occurred in the Sumy region. 1 6662 Drunk driving
MoD grants Defence City first resident status to Vampire drone manufacturer
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has granted Defence City resident status to the first company. It is one of the largest high-tech manufacturers, including Vampire and Shrike drones, as well as Shahed-interceptor drones. All of these drones have demonstrated high effectiveness on the battlefield. 1 84711 Ukrainian weapons production Drone industry