Russians shell 25 settlements in Sumy region over past day; one civilian injured
In Sumy region, a 60-year-old civilian was injured over the past day as a result of an FPV drone attack.
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Restoration work completed in Odesa after two attacks
In Odesa, restoration work has been completed following two attacks — on Viiskovyi Uzviz and Transportna Street.
Russian drones attack Obukhiv district of Kyiv region
In the Obukhiv district of Kyiv region, damage was recorded as a result of a Russian drone attack over the past day on January 3.
Russian attacks kill two people, injure six others over past day in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, two civilians were killed and six others were injured over the past day due to Russian strikes.
Russian shelling leaves two civilians killed, two wounded over past day in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, on January 2, two civilians were killed and two others sustained injuries as a result of Russian aggression.
Air defense forces neutralize 80 of 95 Russian drones over past day
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 80 of the 95 drones launched by the Russians against Ukraine starting on the evening of January 2.
War update: 116 clashes on front lines over past day, heaviest fighting on Pokrovsk axis
A total of 116 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders along the front line on January 2.
Russian drones attack critical infrastructure in Mykolaiv region, causing power outages
In the Mykolaiv region, a Russian drone attack on critical infrastructure has left parts of settlements in the Mykolaiv district without electricity.
State Special Transport Service sappers clear over 45,000 hectares of Ukrainian territory in 2025 – Defense Ministry
Sappers from the State Special Transport Service surveyed and cleared 45,259.48 hectares of territory of explosive hazards in 2025.
Russia loses 750 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,210,630 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 3, 2026, with 750 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian fighters destroy two Russian tanks with drones on Kursk axis
On the Kursk axis, the Askold reconnaissance unit, together with the reconnaissance border guard unit of the Steel Border Brigade, destroyed two Russian invaders' tanks using drones.
US senator urges Trump to seize Russia's 'shadow fleet' tankers
Leading U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Coons has urged President Donald Trump to extend the practice of seizing tankers carrying Venezuelan oil to vessels transporting oil from Russia.
Zelensky announces changes in military education
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that those who train Ukrainian soldiers must themselves learn what war truly is.
About 50,000 civilians remain in Sloviansk
Approximately 50,000 civilians currently remain in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, including about 4,800 children.
Woman's body found under rubble of destroyed building in Kharkiv
The death toll from a Russian missile attack on Kharkiv has risen after the body of a woman was found under the rubble of a destroyed building.
Zelensky awards another 310 servicemen, 155 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has conferred state awards on 310 defenders of Ukraine, 155 of them posthumously.
Volyn archaeologists study “Merchant’s Treasure” discovered in Volodymyr
Archaeologists in Volyn are studying the so-called “Merchant's Treasure” found in Volodymyr in 2025, which contains, in particular, an unprecedented collection of ancient Russian glass bracelets - 573 intact jewelry items and a significant number of fragments.
Russia's era of superprofits from oil and gas sector ends — CCD
Russia has acknowledged that the era of superprofits from the oil and gas sector has come to an end.
IOC to ban Russia from returning to Winter Olympics, even if war in Ukraine ends
Russian athletes will not be able to represent their country at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, even if a peace agreement is reached with Ukraine.
Partisans reconnoiter chemical plant in Bryansk producing components for Russian rocket artillery
The ATESH partisan movement conducted visual reconnaissance of a chemical plant in Bryansk, which is involved in producing components for Grad, Uragan, and Tornado multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Kremlin militarizing children, no longer disguising military training as “education”, Ukrainian intel reports
Russia is preparing for the further militarization of children and youth and is no longer even attempting to disguise military training as social or educational initiatives.
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HUR implements project to strengthen security in Black Sea region
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR) is implementing a new defense project Tysha, aimed at strengthening security in the Black Sea region.
War update: 104 clashes on front line, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors most intense
There have been 104 combat engagements along the front line, with the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors the most intense. Fighting is ongoing in most locations.
Zelensky proposes Fedorov as new Minister of Defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov head the Ministry of Defense.
Sybiha supports Ukrainian ambassador who criticized Czech speaker's remarks about Ukraine
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha rejected criticism by the Czech foreign minister directed at Ukraine's Ambassador Vasyl Zvarych over his response to statements by the Speaker of the lower house of the Czech parliament, Tomio Okamura, about Ukraine.
Russian attack ignites fires in Odesa region, affecting lands of Vylkove Forestry, Ochakivskyi Island
In the Odesa region, as a result of a Russian drone attack on Friday, January 2, a fire broke out in the Danube River delta and spread to the lands of the Vylkove Forestry of the Izmail Forestry District and to Ochakivskyi Island.
Child's body found under rubble of destroyed building in Kharkiv
As a result of a Russian strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, a child was killed, later the body was found under the rubble.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region since morning, casualties reported
Russian troops shelled and attacked the Synelnykove and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, UAVs, and FPV drones, injuring two people and damaging civilian facilities.
Russian attacks damage about 27 buildings in two districts of Kharkiv
In Kharkiv's Kyivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, as of 19:00 on Friday, January 2, damage to at least 27 buildings was recorded as a result of a Russian ballistic missile attack.