Russia shifts attack tactics in border areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions
The border areas of the Sumy and Kharkiv regions are currently experiencing the most intense shelling by Russian forces.
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05 January 2026
Zelensky appoints deputy heads of SSU and head of ATC
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a series of decrees on appointments within the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and changes to the composition of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
Tusk to take part in Coalition of Willing meeting in Paris
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will take part in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Tuesday, which will be held in the French capital.
War update: 172 clashes on front line; UAF neutralizes more than 140 occupiers in Pokrovsk sector
Over the course of January 5, 172 combat engagements took place on the front line between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders. The Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors remain most active.
Sybiha on Russian oil plant strike in Dnipro: Russia systematically attacks American business in Ukraine
The damage to a civilian sunflower oil production plant in Dnipro, owned by the well-known American company Bunge, was the result of a deliberate Russian strike.
Czech FM meets with Ambassador Zvarych, announces phone call with Sybiha
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka met with Ukraine's ambassador to Prague, Vasyl Zvarych, and announced plans to hold a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha.
Russian drone kills priest in Kherson region
In Kherson region, a Russian drone strike killed the rector of the Intercession Church in the village of Orlove, Archpriest Heorhii Horbenko.
Zelensky discusses rotations in diplomatic corps with Sybiha
President Volodymyr Zelensky heard a report from Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the results of Ukraine's diplomatic work in 2025 and discussed rotations in the diplomatic corps with him.
Russians attack Dnipro, three districts of Dnipro region: Child reported among injured
The Russian army carried out strikes today on the city of Dnipro as well as on the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region. Four people were injured, including a child.
Attack on oil plant in Dnipro: hundreds of tonnes of sand dumped on roads to prevent oil from entering river
In Dnipro, hundreds of tonnes of sand were dumped onto roads near an oil extraction plant that was attacked by drones. This was done to prevent oil that spilled onto the roadway from reaching the river. Traffic has been restricted.
Zelensky announces meeting with Ukraine’s international partners this week
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will hold a meeting with its international partners this week.
Fierce house-to-house fighting ongoing in Huliaipole – military spox
On the Huliaipole front, intense combat continues, with Ukrainian forces clashing with Russian troops for control of every street and building.
Ukrainian UAVs destroy key Russian radar system in Donetsk region
On Monday, January 5, operators from the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade NEMESIS destroyed a Russian 9S32 radar station in the Donetsk region – a key component of the S-300V surface-to-air missile system.
Russia condemns U.S. military operation in Venezuela at UN Security Council
For the first time during Donald Trump’s presidency, Russia launched a scathing critique of the United States at the United Nations Security Council session, calling the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro “a cowboy behavior.”
Ukrainian General Staff to launch additional inspection of military training centers
Despite a 13% increase in the number of instructors last year, the capacity of training centers providing Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT) is currently not being fully utilized.
Ukraine’s Air Force says Russian night flights may signal preparation for new attack
The return of Russian aircraft to their bases without launching missiles is not a new enemy tactic. It cannot be ruled out that the nighttime flights of Russian aviation on January 5 were related to preparations for a massive strike on Ukraine that could take place in the near future.
Ukrainian SOF capture Russian spotter in Kupiansk
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces have detected and captured a Russian invader who had been hiding in the town of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region and was directing strikes against Ukrainian defenders.
Witkoff, Kushner to represent U.S. at Ukraine talks in Paris
The White House has named the members of the U.S. delegation who will take part in talks on a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine, scheduled to take place this week in Paris.
Fedorov to unveil Defense Ministry reform plan in Parliament next week – Zelensky
In a week’s time, Mykhailo Fedorov will present to the Verkhovna Rada the reform proposals he plans to implement at the Ministry of Defense.
Russian forces launch missile strikes on Kharkiv, one person injured
On January 5, the Russian army launched five missile strikes on Kharkiv's energy infrastructure.
Transformer delivered to Ukraine from German thermal power plant
A transformer has been delivered to Ukraine from a thermal power plant in the German city of Karlsruhe to stabilize the power supply amid Russian attacks.
Russians install MANPADS on Shahed drones and increase their combat payload to 90 kilograms — Ignat
Russians are upgrading Shahed drones by installing MANPADS and antennas for electronic warfare countermeasures, increasing the combat payload on the drones to 90 kg. In response, Ukrainian specialists are developing their own countermeasures to neutralize the enemy.
Russians attack US-owned factory in Dnipro, spilling 300 tons of oil onto roads
Russian troops attacked the Dnipro oil extraction plant, spilling 300 tons of oil onto the roads.
War update: 80 clashes on front lines, fighting continues in four sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 80 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops on the front line, with fighting continuing in four sectors.
Since start of full-scale war, Latvia has provided Ukraine with nearly €1B in aid
Since the start of the full-scale war, Latvia has provided Ukraine with practical assistance worth almost EUR 1 billion
Rutte to attend meeting of Coalition of Willing
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will attend a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on January 6.
Russian propaganda spreads false claims about AFU allegedly preparing “terrorist attack” with chemical substances
Russian propaganda, with the aim of discrediting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is spreading misinformation about the alleged preparation of a “Ukrainian chemical provocation.”
Battle for Chasiv Yar continues, enemy concentrates forces under snow cover
In Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukrainian Defense Forces are inflicting losses on Russian troops, who are trying to concentrate forces, taking advantage of the deteriorating weather conditions.
Beijing calls on US not to use “China threat” as excuse to encroach on Greenland
The United States must stop using the “Chinese threat” as a pretext for pursuing its own selfish interests, in particular, establishing control over Greenland.