Strategic outlook for Russians in water area does not improve — Pletenchuk
The Russian fleet of ships and boats in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov has no prospects for remaining in the water area.
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Kovel Mayor spoke about situation in city after Russian attack
The situation in the city of Kovel in the Volyn region remains complicated after a massive Russian attack.
US intelligence confirms Kremlin claims about attack on Putin as fakes
U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target Russian leader Vladimir Putin or any of his residences during a recent drone attack.
Zakarpattia Customs transfer confiscated property worth UAH 19M to UDF in 2025
During 2025, Zakarpattia Customs transferred confiscated property worth a total of UAH 19 million to meet the needs of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
CIJ: Serhiy Bohan, head of occupation police in Kalanchak, killed in Khorly, Kherson region
Serhiy Bohan, head of the illegal occupation police in Kalanchak, was killed in Kherson region in Khorly.
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Since start of full-scale war, SES pyrotechnicians have defused over 638,000 explosive devices
Since the start of the full-scale war, pyrotechnicians from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have defused 638,064 explosive devices.
Two people injured in drone attack on Kherson
A man and a woman were injured as a result of a drone attack in the Dnipro district of Kherson.
Russians strike hospital in Chernihiv region with drones
Late in the evening on January 1, Russian troops struck a hospital in the town of Semenivka, Chernihiv region, with three drones.
Unmanned systems destroy Vitiaz air defense radar station in Donetsk region
On January 1, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian 50N6E radar station belonging to the S-350 Vitiaz anti-aircraft missile system in the Donetsk region.
Car crashes into concrete pillar in Odesa region, killing three people
In the Odesa region, a car crashed into a concrete pillar, killing three people.
USF destroys Vityaz air defense radar station in Donetsk region
On January 1, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian 50N6E radar station of the S-350 Vityaz air defense missile system in the Donetsk region.
UAF shows Kupiansk destroyed by Russians
Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have released photos showing Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region destroyed by Russian invaders.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district with FPV drones, artillery
The occupying army attacked the Nikopol district with FPV drones and artillery throughout the day.
Umerov seeks to resume prisoner exchanges during visit to Turkey – Zelensky
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, during a visit to Turkey, is seeking to resume prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia in the new year.
Zelensky briefs president of Cyprus on details of Ukraine's contacts with US partners
President Volodymyr Zelensky informed Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides of new details regarding Ukraine's contacts with American partners and briefed him on the overall diplomatic situation.
Russian drone hits high-rise building in Semenivka, Chernihiv region
Russian forces attacked Semenivka in the Chernihiv region with drones throughout the day, damaging an apartment building.
Russian attack on Kherson leaves one killed, others injured
In the Kherson region, one person was killed during the day as a result of shelling; there are also injured people in Kherson and Bilozerka, and criminal proceedings have been launched.
Some members of Coalition of Willing ready for presence on Ukrainian territory – Zhovkva
Among the countries of the Coalition of the Willing, there are those prepared for "certain forms of their presence" on the territory of Ukraine after a ceasefire is achieved.
Fico criticizes Europeans for 'unwillingness' to end war in Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in his New Year address criticized Europeans for their alleged unwillingness to put an end to the war in Ukraine, and Slovaks for disagreeing with his course.
Umerov, Fidan discuss return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity in Ankara
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the security situation and the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity during a meeting in Ankara.
Stubb: Part of peace agreement may be unfair to Ukraine
Some points of a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia may not correspond to the idea of justice.
Power supply restored in Zaporizhzhia region after Russian shelling
In the Zaporizhzhia region, energy workers have restored power supply after shelling by the Russian Federation.
Ukraine increases financial support for families with children starting January 1
On January 1, a law will come into force in Ukraine that strengthens support for families with children and creates conditions for combining parenthood with professional activities.
Zelensky awards 53 Ukrainians with state honors
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 53 Ukrainians from different regions of the country.
Ukraine’s National Development Institution begins operations to finance reconstruction
On January 1, Ukraine launched the National Development Institution (NDI), which will provide micro, small, and medium-sized businesses with access to preferential financing through partner banks.
DIU: RVC commander Kapustin alive, Russian operation to kill him failed
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has stated that the commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), Denys Kapustin, is alive and that the Russian special services' operation to kill him has failed.
In Tatarstan, drones attack Tatneft oil facility
In Russia, local authorities in the Almetyevsk district of Tatarstan reported the “falling debris” of Ukrainian drones and a fire at the Tatneft PJSC tank farm.
Zelensky on New Year's Eve attack: Russia strikes seven regions, targeting energy infrastructure
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that with Russian strikes continuing even during the New Year holidays, air defense supplies cannot be delayed.
Defense Forces strike Ilsky Oil Refinery and several important Russian targets — General Staff
On the night of January 1, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery (in Krasnodar region, Russia) and several other critical Russian targets.