Russians attempting to seize riverbank along Siverskyi Donets – military
Russian forces are attempting to take control of the riverbank along the Siverskyi Donets River.
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Russian attack on Chernihiv hits homes, causes widespread damage
During a nighttime combined attack by Russian forces on Chernihiv, a private residential house was directly hit and caught a fire. Additional destruction and damage were also recorded across the city.
Drones repeatedly attack Energia defense plant in Russia’s Lipetsk region
A group of drones carried out a repeated attack late in the evening on Sunday, January 4, targeting the Energia defense plant in Russia’s Lipetsk region.
Russian attack on Kyiv region kills one, damages homes
In the Kyiv region, a multi-storey apartment building and 13 private houses were damaged as a result of a massive Russian attack. One private house was destroyed, and a man was killed.
Ukraine’s air defense forces down 137 out of 165 Russian drones
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 137 out of the 165 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine starting in the evening of January 4.
War update: 229 clashes along frontline over past day, most attacks in Huliaipole, Pokrovsk sectors
A total of 229 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline over the past day, January 4. Ukrainian defenders repelled the largest number of attacks in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors.
Number of victims after night Russian attack in Kyiv rises to four, one fatality reported
Four people were injured in Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack on the night of January 5.
Russian army loses 990 soldiers and two multiple launch rocket systems in war against Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to January 5, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,212,520 people, including 990 people over the past day.
Trump says he does not believe Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
The US president said he does not believe that Ukraine, as Russia claims, attacked Putin's residence.
Drone attack causes fire in one of Kyiv’s districts, woman injured
A fire was reported in the Obolonskyi district of the capital as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Drone operators destroy UAZ vehicle carrying Russian troops in Lyman direction
In the Lyman direction, pilots of the Signum 53 battalion of the Prince Volodymyr Monomakh Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a UAZ vehicle carrying Russian invaders.
Russian troops attack Kramatorsk, one dead and one wounded
On January 4, the Kramatorsk community was under combined attack by Russian troops, resulting in one death and one injury.
Denmark responds to Greenland map in US flag colors
Denmark has responded to the circulation on social media of a map of Greenland painted in the colors of the United States flag, which was posted by Katie Miller, the wife of President Donald Trump's deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.
Valerii Vavryniuk appointed acting Head of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Serhii Deyneka from his position as Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), temporarily assigning the duties of the post to the agency’s First Deputy Head, Valerii Vavryniuk.
Ex-chief of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service appointed advisor to interior minister
Serhii Deineko, former head of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, has been appointed an advisor to the interior minister. In addition, after a brief period of rehabilitation, he will be appointed commander of a combat unit of the State Border Guard Service.
Partisans report increased camouflage at logistics hubs in Novorossiysk after Ukrainian forces’ strikes
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement, while conducting reconnaissance of the territory of the 61st Support Vessels Detachment (military unit 26968), have recorded that following recent successful strikes by Ukraine’s Defense Forces on Russian Black Sea Fleet facilities in Novorossiysk, the Russian naval command has switched to an emergency heightened security mode.
Death toll in Gaza since October 2023 reaches nearly 71,400- media
The number of people killed as a result of Israeli army attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 2023 has reached 71,384.
Canada supports democratic process in Venezuela in line with will of people - Carney
Canada welcomes the opportunity to help create conditions for freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity in Venezuela and supports the right of its people to build their future.
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War update: 154 clashes, Ukrainian forces eliminate nearly 100 invaders in Pokrovsk sector
On January 4, Ukrainian forces engaged in 154 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line. The enemy was most active in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors.
Ukraine adds 423 MW of additional capacity in 2025 through special auctions for ancillary services
In 2025, winners of special auctions held by Ukrenergo for ancillary services commissioned 423 MW of new energy facilities.
EU calls for respect for will of Venezuelan people and international law
The European Union supports a peaceful transition to a democratic system in Venezuela, with full respect for the country's sovereignty.
Military intercepts Shahed drone equipped with man-portable air defense system
Fighters of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have intercepted a Russian attack drone equipped with a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
Most Poles see freezing war in Ukraine as most likely scenario – poll
A majority of Polish citizens (51.6%) believe that the most likely scenario for ending the Russia-Ukraine war in 2026 is a "long-term freezing of the conflict."
Russian forces launch nearly 30 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces carried out nearly 30 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday.
Government meeting scheduled for Monday – Zelensky
A meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is being prepared for Monday, January 5.
Zelensky announces upcoming meetings in Europe as “another contribution” to Ukraine’s defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that next week he would hold new meetings in Europe, which are intended to serve as another contribution to Ukraine’s defense.
Moscow airports shut down as drone attacks disrupt nearly 200 flights
For the second consecutive day, dozens of Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow, forcing airport closures and causing delays to nearly 200 flights.
Power outages to affect most Ukrainian regions on Monday – Ukrenergo
In most regions of Ukraine, scheduled hourly power outages will be in effect for household consumers on Monday, January 5, while industrial users will face capacity restrictions.
Uzhhorod hosts “Carols in the Old Village” festival
In Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia), the Carols in the Old Village festival brought together 25 caroling groups from 16 communities across the region.