Russians shell Sadove in Kherson region, one person injured
In the Kherson community, Russian forces shelled the village of Sadove, seriously injuring a 41-year-old man. In Kherson, a trolleybus was damaged as a result of shelling.
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Defense Forces control northern part of Pokrovsk, active operations ongoing – military
Active operations by Ukrainian units are ongoing in the Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad sectors, and the Defense Forces continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk.
Russians attack Dnipro, two districts of Dnipro region with drones
The Russian army attacked the city of Dnipro as well as the Synelnykove and Nikopol districts.
Draft law on elections during special or post-war period must be ready by end of February – Arakhamia
The draft law on elections during a special or post-war period must be finalized by the end of February.
Military-political block of consultations with European partners begins – Umerov
A military-political block of consultations with European partners has begun in Kyiv, during which approaches across the military, intelligence, and political dimensions will be discussed.
Russians shell premises of UOC church in Kherson
Russian forces shelled the grounds of a Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) in Kherson.
Zelensky names three key areas of Ukraine's work with international partners
Ukraine is working with international partners in three key areas: security guarantees, reconstruction, and a basic framework for real peace.
Missile strike on Cherkasy region: residential buildings, businesses damaged
Cleanup operations are ongoing in the Zolotonosha community in Cherkasy region following a missile attack. Five apartment buildings of one and two stories, about a dozen private houses, and buildings belonging to several private enterprises were damaged.
War update: 104 clashes on front lines today, fiercest fighting on Huliaipole axis
Since the beginning of the day, 104 combat clashes have been recorded along the entire front line. Fighting is currently ongoing in five sectors, with the heaviest pressure exerted by Russian forces on the Huliaipole axis.
Sybiha on Maduro's capture: People of Venezuela must have chance for normal life
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has responded to a U.S. operation in Caracas that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, saying the people of Venezuela must have a chance for a normal life and human dignity.
Starmer, Zelensky discuss deployment of multinational force in Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on Saturday discussed ongoing efforts toward the possible deployment of a multinational force in Ukraine in the first days after a ceasefire.
National security advisors to brief Coalition of the Willing leaders on negotiation documents – Kyslytsya
National security advisors who gathered in Kyiv on January 3 will brief leaders ahead of the Coalition of the Willing meeting on January 6 on the content of documents prepared as part of the peace negotiation process.
Syrskyi outlines key priorities for Ukrainian forces' medical service in Jan 2026
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Oleksandr Syrskyi has outlined the key priorities for the work of the military medical service in January 2026.
Russian army launches missile strike on Cherkasy region
The Russian army has carried out a missile strike on the Zolotonosha district in Ukraine's central Cherkasy region, with two injured people hospitalized.
Zelensky, Starmer discuss preparations for Coalition of the Willing leaders' meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the details of preparations for an upcoming meeting of the leaders of European countries that are part of the Coalition of the Willing.
Zelensky proposes appointing Shmyhal as Ukraine's energy minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed appointing Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and minister of energy.
Ukraine updates European partners on bilateral U.S. military cooperation – General Staff Chief
Ukraine and the United States conducted bilateral work at the level of the General Staffs and agreed on a separate military document; today, similar work is being carried out with European colleagues to align all aspects of a peace agreement.
Maduro to face justice for his crimes – U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, commenting on reports from Venezuela following the announcement of President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, said that “the tyrant will finally face justice for his crimes.”
DIU medics conduct high-risk rescue of wounded soldier in open waters
Medics of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) carried out a unique rescue operation to save a wounded soldier in open waters, under threat of enemy fire and without full medical equipment.
Russian economy rapidly heading for recession – Ukraine’s intel
The Russian economy is rapidly moving toward a recession, a trend acknowledged by analytical bodies close to the Kremlin.
Polish PM Tusk says U.S. attack on Venezuela has global impact
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that today’s U.S. strike on Venezuela affects the entire world.
Over 30 buildings damaged in Kharkiv by Russian missile strike
At least 32 buildings were damaged in Kharkiv as a result of a missile strike on January 2. More than 1,000 windows were shattered and 14 roofs were damaged.
Ukraine’s MoD attracts over $6B for domestic defense industry in 2025
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense attracted more than $6 billion for the domestic defense-industrial complex in 2025.
Russian strikes claim two lives in Kherson
Two people were killed in enemy strikes on the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson on Saturday morning.
Trump confirms U.S. strike on Venezuela, says Maduro captured
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States have carried out a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela and that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been “captured and flown out of the country.”
Advisers on national security from European countries, NATO, European Council, European Commission representatives arrive in Kyiv
Advisers on national security from European countries, as well as representatives of NATO, the European Council, and the European Commission, have arrived in Kyiv.
Petr Pavel to discuss anti-Ukrainian statement by Speaker Okamura with Czech government
Czech President Petr Pavel plans to discuss with the prime minister the situation surrounding statements made by the Speaker of the lower house of parliament, Tomio Okamura, regarding Ukraine.
Zaporizhzhia NPP loses power due to hostilities — Ministry of Energy
Overnight, as a result of hostilities, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, temporarily occupied by Russia, lost power supply from one of its high-voltage lines.
Russians attack Novhorod-Siverskyi in Chernihiv region with drone, causing damage
Late in the evening of January 2, Russian forces attacked the city of Novhorod-Siverskyi in Chernihiv region with a Geran UAV, damaging an apartment building.