Zelensky announces work with brigades and military command amid changes in Defense Forces
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he would be working with brigades and military commanders to implement changes in the Armed Forces.
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Intelligence reveals details of special operation to save life of RVC commander Kapustin
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released a video showing the staged “elimination” of Denys Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC).
Zelensky offers Budanov to head Office of President
President Volodymyr Zelensky offered Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, to head the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Source: Occupiers’ New Year’s party in Khorly was legitimate military target
The strike by the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine on a concentration of Russian invaders in Khorly, in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region, which is a legitimate military target, does not violate international law and is in accordance with Ukraine's right to armed resistance against aggression.
Secure borders, army, and aid to Ukrainians: Tusk names ten achievements of Poland in 2025
In his New Year's video address to Europeans, released on January 1, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk named 10 achievements of the country to be proud of, including aid to Ukrainians.
Russian drone attacks evacuation vehicle in Kostiantynivka, several people injured
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, an evacuation vehicle was attacked by an enemy drone, but eight people were successfully evacuated, some of them wounded.
Electricity consumption increases by more than 21% on Friday — Ukrenergo
As of 9:30 a.m. on January 2, electricity consumption in Ukraine was 21.2% higher than it had been the previous day.
Ukrainian hackers attack internet provider in Crimea
Ukrainian hackers attacked the Crimean internet provider SimStar. Restoration work has been ongoing for three days.
FM Sybiha discusses Ukraine’s EU accession with Cypriot Foreign Minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos the promotion of Ukraine's accession during his country's presidency of the European Union, bilateral cooperation, and energy security.
CinC Syrskyi holds meeting on fortifications, engineering barriers, and anti-drone protection
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a working meeting on the state of engineering works on defensive lines, during which they discussed the preparation of settlements for defense and the organization of “anti-drone” protection.
Kremlin prepares large-scale provocation with human casualties on January 6-7 — intelligence
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine warns of the continuation of the Kremlin's special operation to disrupt peace talks mediated by the United States. To this end, a provocation with human casualties may take place on January 6-7.
Odesa shows substations damaged by Russian attack
On the night of December 31, the enemy destroyed two power facilities belonging to DTEK Odesa Power Grid, which supply electricity to homes in parts of the Prymorskyi and Khadzhybeiskyi districts of Odesa.
Near Pokrovsk, Russians unsuccessfully attempt to concentrate forces for assault on Hryshyne — troops
The Russian army is attempting to increase pressure on the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk to launch an assault on Hryshyne subsequently.
Ihnat: Ukrainian Air Force carries out about 7,000 sorties in 2025
The Air Force not only protects the skies but also strikes back at the enemy, carrying out approximately 7,000 sorties in 2025.
Russian strike on hospital in Chernihiv region: Fire breaks out, three service vehicles destroyed
On January 1, Russian drones struck a city hospital in the town of Semenivka, Chernihiv region, destroying three service vehicles, damaging the canteen, and causing a fire.
Enemies do not attempt to advance beyond Hrabovske — Demchenko
There were almost no assault operations in the Sumy region. The enemy did not attempt to advance beyond the town of Hrabovske.
Russian troops shell Kharkiv and seven settlements in region, two people injured
Over the past day, Russians shelled Kharkiv and seven settlements in the Kharkiv region, leaving two people injured.
Air Defense Forces destroy 86 of 116 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine
Air Defense Forces destroyed 86 of 116 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of January 1.
Russian troops launched 30 strikes on Sumy region, causing damage
Russian troops carried out 30 strikes on 12 settlements in 10 territorial communities of the Sumy region in 24 hours, from the morning of January 1 to the morning of January 2, causing damage.
Houses and shopping center damaged in Zaporizhzhia due to drone attack
Houses and a shopping center were damaged in Zaporizhzhia as a result of an attack by Russian UAVs.
War update: 98 frontline clashes over past day, heavy Russian activity in five sectors
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops were engaged in 98 combat clashes, with the enemy most active in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Huliaipole, and Oleksandrivka sectors of the front.
Russian forces kill one, wound four in Donetsk region over past day
On January 1, Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded four others.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 910 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to January 2, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,209,880 personnel, including 910 in the past 24 hours.
Russians launch 737 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, injuring two civilians
Over the past 24 hours, Russian invaders carried out 737 attacks across 27 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian economy slips into stagnation as GDP grows by just 0.1% in November
In November 2025, Russia’s GDP grew by only 0.1% year-on-year. This is the worst result since early 2023 and indicates that the Russian economy is entering a phase of stagnation.
Underground resistance launches leaflet campaign in occupied Luhansk – ATESH
On the eve of the New Year, the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar military movement placed its agitation materials in temporarily occupied Luhansk.
About 1,400 people attempt to illegally cross border with Belarus in 2025 – SBGS spox
Approximately 1,400 people who attempted to illegally cross the border with Belarus were detained in 2025.
Russian airstrike spotter on energy targets jailed for 15 years
A court has sentenced an agent of Russian military intelligence who helped guide enemy airstrikes on energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Zaporizhzhia under massive Russian drone attack, explosions heard and fires reported in city
Zaporizhzhia under massive attack by Russian drones, explosions heard in the city, fires reported