Deineko visits front-line border guard units
The head of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, Serhii Deineko, has visited combat units on the front lines to assess their operations and inspect the arrangement of their positions.
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03 January 2025
Zelensky: Ukraine returned 1,358 people from Russian captivity in 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine secured the release of 1,358 people from Russian captivity in 2024.
In Crimea, activists locate Russian Pantsir air defense systems
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, activists have identified the locations of Russia’s Pantsir air defense systems.
Russians dropped explosives from drone on resident of Kherson - he was hospitalized
A 59-year-old civilian was injured in Kherson as a result of shelling from a Russian drone.
Enemy focusing main efforts on Pokrovsk direction - AFU
The Pokrovsk direction is the point of concentration of the enemy's main efforts, as well as a key line of defense for Ukrainian defenders.
Invaders shell Kherson's Korabel district
The Russian military is shelling the Korabel (Island) neighborhood in Kherson.
Russian subversive reconnaissance groups' activity in northern sector decreased - military
The activity of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups is constant, but it has recently decreased.
Russians strike at Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region in morning - fire broke out at enterprise
On the morning of 3 January, Russian invaders attacked Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, and a fire broke out at the enterprise.
AFU shoot down 60 Russian drones overnight, another 26 are lost in area
The Ukrainian Defence Forces have shot down 60 Russian Shahed and other types of attack drones, and another 26 imitator drones have been lost.
War update: 138 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
Some 138 combat clashes occurred between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops along the front lines in the past 24 hours, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
Woman injured in Kyiv as result of Russian drone attack
A woman was injured in Kyiv as a result of a Russian drone attack on the morning of 3 January.
Rescuers tackle aftermath of Shahed drone attack on Kyiv region
Rescue workers have eliminated the consequences of an overnight Russian drone attack on the Kyiv region.
Russian forces launch 302 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in past 24 hours
Russian forces launched 302 strikes on 13 settlements in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Thursday, January 2.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,080 in past day
Russia suffered approximately 793,250 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 3, 2025, with 1,080 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
One killed, four injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv region
A Russian drone attack on the Kyiv region overnight claimed the life of one person and left four others injured.
Kursk operation a 'strong trump card' in all negotiations – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described the Kursk operation as a significant advantage in Ukraine's diplomatic efforts, particularly with nations in the Global South.
Drone attack on Kyiv: Fire breaks out in Darnytskyi district
Debris from a downed Russian Shahed strike drone caused a fire in a residential area of Kyiv's Darnytskyi district during an overnight attack.
Drone attack on Kyiv: Debris falls in Holosiivskyi district
A Russian Shahed strike drone attack on Kyiv has resulted in debris falling in the city's Holosiivskyi district.
Ukrainian fighters destroy four Russian T-62 tanks near Chasiv Yar
Fighters from the Rarog unmanned aerial vehicle battalion of the 24th Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo destroyed four T-62 tanks used by Russian forces in their assault on Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region
Zelensky awards Hero of Ukraine title to nine servicemen, seven posthumously
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has conferred the title of Hero of Ukraine on nine servicemen, seven of whom received the honor posthumously.
Partisans sabotage railway near strategic missile arsenals in Russia
Agents from the ATESH movement carried out sabotage on a railway segment near missile and artillery ammunition depots in Russia’s Tver region.
02 January 2025
Zelensky says running for second term not 'the focus of today'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the possibility of running for a second term as president is not currently "the focus of today" for him.
Zelensky: We thwarted Russian plans to occupy Kharkiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a major achievement of the past year was successfully preventing Russian forces from occupying Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia.
Zelensky: Trump capable of being decisive in this war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed confidence that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has the potential to help Ukraine stop Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Russian military likely sabotaging Dnipro crossing near Kherson – partisans
In the temporarily occupied village of Lazurne, Kherson region, Russian forces have reportedly seen a sharp increase in broken equipment arriving at their repair base, leading to suspicions of deliberate sabotage by their own troops.
Russia involves up to 180,000 prisoners in war against Ukraine - intelligence
As of November 2024, Russia has deployed between 140,000 and 180,000 prisoners to fight in the war against Ukraine.
Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region, damages reported
On January 2, the Russian forces launched attacks on Dnipro and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russians shell Kherson region with artillery, drones injuring seven civilians
On January 2, at least 10 civilian structures were damaged in Kherson region due to shelling. By now, seven civilians have been reported injured.
Umerov announces inspection of Ukrainian Land Forces
The Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defense will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Land Forces Command to implement reforms in the management and personnel policies.
Ukraine’s strike targets Russian army command post in Maryino, Kursk region - General Staff
On January 2, the Armed Forces of Ukraine delivered a high-precision strike on a Russian army command post in the settlement of Maryino, Kursk region.