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Stay informed on the developments concerning the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian drone operators have been effectively targeting Russian military assets, such as the destruction of North Korean M1978 Koksan self-propelled guns in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russia's potential to expand its aggression beyond the current conflict raises alarms across Europe, prompting countries like Poland to bolster their defense readiness. Simultaneously, international diplomatic efforts continue, with Pope Leo XIV offering mediation in global conflicts. Amidst these tensions, significant combat engagements persist, with a notable focus on the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman sectors. As the conflict evolves, the international community remains vigilant.

What are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine?

The conflict in Ukraine continues to see intense fighting, particularly in sectors like Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka. Ukrainian forces are actively targeting Russian military hardware, utilizing advanced weaponry like HIMARS MLRS.

How has the international community responded to the war?

International responses include diplomatic efforts such as mediation offers from figures like Pope Leo XIV, and strategic military support from allied countries to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

What potential threats are posed by Russia beyond Ukraine?

There are growing concerns that Russia may extend its aggression to neighboring European countries, with predictions of possible attacks on countries like Lithuania and Poland being considered by 2030.

Are there efforts to mediate peace in the ongoing conflicts?

Pope Leo XIV has recently extended a proposal to mediate in global conflicts, seeking to bridge peaceful resolutions in regions ranging from Ukraine to the Middle East and beyond.

What is the current status of combat engagements in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to engage Russian troops across various frontlines, reporting significant numbers of combat encounters daily, especially in strategic sectors like Pokrovsk and Lyman.

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Ukrainians elect members of the Anti-Corruption Council at Ministry of Defense online In 2024, Ministry of Defense allowed more than 1,300 samples of weapons and equipment to be put into operation, 75% of which were Ukrainian-made In 2024, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine commissioned more than 1,300 models of weapons and military equipment. Almost 75% of them were manufactured by Ukrainian enterprises. 1 745 10 Previously in trend: War

Russian volunteer about wounded occupiers in Belgorod Russian woman reports on success of Defence Forces after visiting Russian army hospital in Belgorod: "There are about 1,000 wounded every day. Some people are missing half head, half face. Or just half person". VIDEO The Russian volunteer spoke about the significant losses of the Russian army and the number of wounded occupiers arriving at the Russian army hospital in Belgorod. 22 074 77 Previously in trend: War

There is no urban fighting in Pokrovsk There are no urban battles in Pokrovsk, Ruscists are trying to bypass city - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian occupation forces are trying to bypass Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to break the infrastructure chains. 1 045 5 Previously in trend: War

Southern Defense Forces on situation at front Enemy in south used almost 300 FPV drones in past 24 hours, conducted engineering and aerial reconnaissance - Defense Forces The operational situation in the south of Ukraine remains stably tense, the composition and nature of the enemy's actions remain unchanged, and no signs of offensive groups have been detected, 323 0

Eliminating invaders at close range Six occupiers were destroyed by infantrymen of 60th SMB in close combat. VIDEO Soldiers of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade killed at least six occupants using small arms in close combat. 14 087 10 Previously in trend: War

Situation at front as of morning of 2 January Enemy continues active hostilities in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. Total of 140 combat engagements took place in frontline over last day, - General Staff The situation at the front remains difficult. Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy attacks in 9 directions. 505 0 Previously in trend: War

Shahed attack on January 2. How many targets were shot down? Russia launched 72 UAVs over Ukraine: air defense shot down 47 targets, 24 lost in location. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of January 2, 2025, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 72Shaheds and other types of UAVs. 699 0 Previously in trend: War

Combat actions on morning of January 2 Enemy destroyed some positions of Ukrainian defenders in Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions, assaults on urban development of Kurakhove continue - OSGT "Khortytsia" Yesterday, the enemy attacked in the Kramatorsk, Toretsk, and Vremivka directions. Fighting continues in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions. 7 526 16 Previously in trend: War

"Solidarity Bell" with Ukraine rang at Washington National Cathedral "Solidarity Bell" with Ukraine rang at Washington National Cathedral. PHOTOS A festive service was held at the Washington National Cathedral to mark the beginning of the year. Blessings were read for Ukraine and a symbolic bell made from spent ammunition was rung. 1 240 1 Previously in trend: War

Stepnohirsk: aftermath of 1 January strike Occupiers attacked Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, with GABs: one person killed In the evening of 1 January, Russian invaders struck at Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region. They attacked with GABs. 577 0 Previously in trend: War

Shelling of Sumy region on October 5 Enemy troops attacked Sumy region more than 30 times during day On January 1, Russians fired 34 times at the border areas and settlements of the Sumy region. 95 explosions were recorded. 644 1 Previously in trend: War

Situation in Novovasylivka Situation in Novovasylivka, south of Pokrovsk, is difficult - DeepState A difficult combat situation has developed in Novovasylivka, south of Pokrovsk. 6 232 23

Ukrainian UAV Russians complain about drone attacks, number of airports are closed On the evening of the 1st of January, Ukrainian drones attack Russia, and flights are temporarily suspended at the airports of Kaluga, Penza, Saransk and Saratov. 3 706 10 Previously in trend: War

Liberation of Vovchansk Aggregate Plant Assault operations and Russian POWs - DIU published exclusive video of liberation of Vovchansk Aggregate Plant. VIDEO The assault and mopping up of 40 buildings of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant is one of the most difficult front-line missions of 2024, carried out by the soldiers of the "Timur special detachment" of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine 10 786 6

Consequences of Russian shelling of Kherson region on January 1 One killed, 6 wounded in Russian shelling of Kherson region. PHOTOS On January 1, the Russian military once again fired at settlements in the Kherson region using artillery and drones. 558 0 Previously in trend: War

Syrskyi visits soldiers in the Kursk direction Syrskyi visited soldiers in Kursk direction: Both Russian and North Korean occupiers will be eliminated. PHOTOS Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk direction and awarded them. 5 884 23 Previously in trend: War

Minister of Defense of the Netherlands calls to support Ukraine in 2025 Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans: Shelling on January 1 only emphasizes need to continuously support Ukraine Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called for continued support for Ukraine. 731 4 Previously in trend: War

war SSU special operations soldiers destroy 174 units of occupiers’ military vehicles. VIDEO Over the past week, fighters of the SSU's Special Operations Center "A" have used attack drones to destroy 174 units of Russian military vehicles. And without the supply of ammunition and reinforcements, the enemy's offensive capabilities are significantly reduced. 2 534 1 Previously in trend: War

war Russian soldier about situation in his subunit: "There’s almost nothing left of our platoon, all KIA". VIDEO A Russian army soldier described the situation in his subunit. According to him, the losses in the platoon have reached a critical level - most of the Russian soldiers are "KIA" (Killed in Action). 9 389 25 Previously in trend: War

Putin wants to reach a peace deal by May 9 Putin wants to end talks on war in Ukraine by May 9 - Sky News The Kremlin hopes to complete negotiations on the war in Ukraine by May 9, 2025. 14 320 67 Previously in trend: War

Explosions occurred in Mykolaiv Explosions occurred in Mykolaiv: ruscists fired missiles Explosions occurred in Mykolaiv during an air raid alert. Russia has launched missiles. 2 229 4 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian Marines stop enemy offensive and destroy three units of Russian armored vehicles. VIDEO One of the unsuccessful assaults by Russian troops on the Black Sea marines' position resulted in the loss of an entire infantry subdivision and three armoured vehicles. Barrier minefields and FPV drones left the Russians no chance. Both the enemy personnel and their equipment were stopped and destroyed by the soldiers of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade. 4 594 3 Previously in trend: War

Shaheds’ attack on Kyiv on January 1 On New Year’s Eve, in time of peace and hope, Russia chose violence - Czech Foreign Minister Lipavsky Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said that Czech diplomacy will continue to stand by Ukraine. 1 122 1 Previously in trend: War

War Defense forces destroyed tank, 4 BMP-2s, ammunition depots, mortar, and vehicle of occupiers in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems Unit "Phoenix" of the "Revenge" brigade destroyed a tank, 4 BMP-2 units, 2 occupiers' Starlink communication systems, an antenna, a 120-mm mortar and an occupier's vehicle in the Kupyansk sector. 6 ammunition depots, 2 UAV depots, 2 control points and a generator were burned. 4 292 2 Previously in trend: War

Russia attacked Kyiv region on New Year’s Eve Consequences of shelling of Kyiv region by Russian troops: house and 10 cars were damaged. PHOTOS Russian invaders attacked the Kyiv region on New Year's Eve. 3 402 0 Previously in trend: War

War Field in Kursk region is littered with bodies of Russian invaders and broken armored vehicles. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers of the 225th separate assault battalion filmed the killed Russian soldiers in the Kursk region. The field is literally littered with the bodies of the occupiers. 18 911 22 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy commented on shelling on New Year’s Eve Even on New Year’s Eve, Russia was only concerned about how to hurt Ukraine - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the shelling of the Russian occupiers on New Year's Eve. 2 363 28 Previously in trend: War

Russians shelled Chernihiv region with artillery Russia shelled city center in Chernihiv region with artillery: shops and bakery were damaged. PHOTOS On New Year's Eve, Russian troops shelled the town centre of the Semenivka district. 4 115 3 Previously in trend: War

Russia attacked with drones on New Year’s Eve Russia launched 111 UAVs over Ukraine on New Year’s Eve: 63 shot down, 46 lost in location. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 1 January 2025, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with attack UAVs and other types of drones. 2 071 7 Previously in trend: War

Shaheds Enemy UAVs spotted in southern Ukraine - Air Force On the evening of December 31, the Russian army launched attack drones against Ukraine. 1 720 6 Previously in trend: War

explosion Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia region - RMA On the evening of December 31, explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia region. 2 959 2 Previously in trend: War

There are wounded in Sumy region as a result of Russian shelling Russian troops shell Sumy region 36 times with various types of weaponry On December 31, Russians fired 36 times at the border areas and settlements of the Sumy region. 59 explosions were recorded. 614 2 Previously in trend: War

explosion One person wounded as result of Russian shelling of Kherson At about eight o'clock in the evening on December 31, the occupiers attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson. 481 0 Previously in trend: War

faulty mortar shells AFU unit in Vremivka direction received substandard mines: "It simply does not fit". VIDEO Substandard mines continue to arrive at the frontline. This time, substandard munitions were delivered to the Vremivka direction, in the area of Velyka Novosilka. 27 598 210 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of Russian shelling of Nikopol district on December 31 Russian troops attacked Nikopol district almost 20 times during day. PHOTOS On 31 December, Russian troops attacked Nikopol district almost two dozen times. 465 0 Previously in trend: War

Russian prisoners Russia cancels one-time payments to prisoners who signed contract with Defense Ministry Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree according to which prisoners who signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense will not be able to count on one-time payments. 5 184 11 Previously in trend: War

war Enemy ’Santa Claus’ with two bags of loot was eliminated by drone payload drop in Kursk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the Black Swan Strike Group of the 225th Assault Battalion eliminated an enemy "Santa Claus" in the Kursk region who was heading to his henchmen with two bags of loot from the homes of his compatriots. 10 296 10 Previously in trend: War

explosion Woman killed in shelling of Uspenivka in Donetsk region - prosecutor’s office On December 31, Russians shelled the village of Uspenivka, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region. 642 1 Previously in trend: War

Chief of the DIU Budanov Russia is capable of continuing war against Ukraine at same scale as it is now - Budanov Russia has the ability to continue to wage war against Ukraine in the same scale as it is now. 8 858 57 Previously in trend: War

return from captivity In 2024, 356 more people were returned from Russian captivity than in 2023 - Coordination Center In 2024, Ukraine managed to return 356 more people from Russian captivity than in 2023. 424 2

AFU There were 117 combat engagements in frontline, enemy attacks mostly in Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk and Lyman directions Since the beginning of the day, as of 4 p.m., 117 combat engagements have taken place at the front. 343 0 Previously in trend: War

Budanov: Russia is massively using fiber optic FPV drones in the war Russians have started using fiber optic drones on massive scale. This is huge problem for AFU - Budanov Ukraine is still defeating Russia in the drone war, but now the enemy's use of fiber-optic FPV drones is creating a huge problem for Ukrainian troops. 13 017 79 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine maintained the integrity of the power system in 2024 This year, despite dozens of Russian attacks, Ukraine has preserved integrity of energy system - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that despite dozens of enemy attacks on the energy sector, Ukraine has withstood and preserved the integrity of the system in 2024. 673 7 Previously in trend: War

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan In 2025, Turkey’s priority will be to end war in Ukraine with just peace, - Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that ending Russia's war against Ukraine by establishing a just peace remains a priority for Istanbul in 2025. 3 132 46 Previously in trend: War

Russian serviceman who shot dead couple of pensioners in Bucha identified Russian serviceman who shot dead Sydorenko couple in Bucha in March 2022 has been identified. PHOTO Russian military officer Shamil Hasanguliyev was served a notice of suspicion of committing a war crime, namely the murder of the Sydorenko couple during the occupation of Bucha. 13 136 17 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre

Russian tankers shoot their own infantrymen Russian tankers shooting at house where Russian infantrymen were hiding at close range. VIDEO Russian tankers fired a cannon at close range at a house where Russian infantrymen were hiding. 18 698 17 Previously in trend: War

Strike on Lgov in Kursk region on 30 December 8 occupiers eliminated in Lgov, Kursk region, as result of Storm Shadow’s strike on military facility - Russian media. VIDEO As a result of the attack by Storm Shadow missiles on Monday, 30 December, on a military facility in the town of Lgov, Kursk region of the Russian Federation, 8 Russian occupiers were killed and others were wounded. 7 253 18 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of kindergartens Over 1200 kindergartens damaged by Russian shelling in Ukraine, 121 completely destroyed As a result of the shelling by the Russian Federation of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, 1222 kindergartens were damaged, 121 were completely destroyed. 200 0 Previously in trend: War