DIU chief predicts "many positive events" in 2025
Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR), anticipates significant positive developments in 2025, expressing a more optimistic outlook compared to the challenges of 2024.
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31 December 2024
Addressing Russia’s use of fiber-optic drones key challenge – DIU chief
The use of fiber-optic FPV drones by Russian forces presents a significant challenge that needs to be addressed in the coming year.
Ukraine’s Ombudsman discusses meeting with Russian counterpart in Belarus
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, and Tatiana Moskalkova, the Russian Commissioner for Human Rights, met in Belarus to discuss the conditions of the prisoners of war (POWs) released on December 30.
Russians shell residential area in Kherson causing destruction
The Russian forces shelled a residential area in the village of Textylne in Dniprovskyi district of Kherson causing destruction.
Russians launch most massive strike on Shostka since war start – Mayor
Mayor of Shostka, Mykola Noha, states that today’s strike involving 13 missiles has been the largest attack on the town to date. The massive strike was carried out in two waves — at 3:00 and 8:00.
Over 32,000 Ukrainians applied to recruitment centers in 2024 – Defense Ministry
Since the beginning of their operation, more than 32,000 Ukrainians have applied to recruitment centers for consultations on joining the Ukrainian military, with 7,198 currently under consideration as candidates for the Defense Forces.
Ukrainian forces intercept one Kinzhal, five Kh-69 missiles, 16 Shahed drones
Ukraine's air defense forces have shot down one Russian Kinzhal missile, five Kh-69 guided air missiles, and 16 Shahed strike drones.
Russian forces strike Shostka with 13 missiles, leaving 43 buildings without heating
Russian forces have struck the city of Shostka in the Sumy region with 13 missiles, damaging three boiler rooms and leaving 43 apartment buildings in the city without heating.
Ukrainian forces capture village in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) have captured a settlement in Russia's Kursk region.
Missile fragments damage 3 private buildings, 2 cars in Kyiv
A missile fragment fell in the Darnytsia district of Kyiv, damaging three private buildings and two cars.
Russians shell Semenivka community in Chernihiv region, there are damages
Russian troops shelled the border community of Semenivka in Chernihiv region at night, damaging the houses and cars of civilians.
Oil depot fire, airport closure - Russia attacked by drones
Following a drone attack, Russia reported a fire at an oil depot in the Smolensk region and the closure of Vladikavkaz airport.
Russians fired 36 times over past day at border of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv regions
Over the past day, Russian troops fired 36 times from various types of weapons at the border of Chernihiv, part of Sumy and part of Kharkiv regions, resulting in a total of 106 explosions.
DIU soldiers destroyed Russian Mi-8 helicopter with Magura V5 drone
For the first time in history, soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter during a battle in the Black Sea using a Magura V5 maritime strike drone.
Russian army shells two communities in Sumy - 6 explosions
At night and in the morning of 31 December, the Russian army fired six times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region.
Enemy keeps one missile carrier in Black Sea, but without Kalibr
There is one enemy ship in the Black Sea, which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles, but without missiles.
Invaders killed 1 resident of Kharkiv region yesterday
Russian invaders killed a resident of Kharkiv region on 30 December.
Russian missile debris falls in Darnytsia district of Kyiv - KCMA
In Kyiv, the wreckage of a Russian missile fell in the Darnytsia district.
Russians launch missile strike on Sumy region
The Russian forces have launched a missile strike on the infrastructure of Shostka community in Sumy region.
War update: 168 combat clashes on frontline, intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past day, a total of 168 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian troops along the frontlines, with the hottest area being the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,610 over past day
The total combat losses of the Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 31, 2024, amount to approximately 789,550 personnel, with 1,610 of these losses occurring over the past day.
Russians carry out 240 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Throughout the day, the Russian invaders launched 240 attacks on eight settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Kherson region donates 200 strike FPV drones to marine corps
Communities in Kherson region have donated 200 tactical strike FPV drones to the marine corps, valued at over 2.6 million UAH.
Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian Buk air defense system in Zaporizhzhia region
Operators of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have destroyed a Russian Buk-M1-2 air defense system in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian authorities plan to raise ships sunk in Kerch Strait in early summer
The ships sunk in the Kerch Strait are to be raised in early summer.
ATESH agent conducts reconnaissance at FSB air base near Yoshkar-Ola
An ATESH agent conducted reconnaissance at the Danilovo airfield near Yoshkar-Ola in the Mari El Republic, where the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) air group is based.
30 December 2024
War update: 153 clashes on front line, AFU eliminate 190 invaders in Pokrovsk sector
On December 30, a total of 153 combat clashes occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders at the front, with the hottest situation in the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Lyman, and Vremivka sectors.
Process of receiving officer ranks for soldiers, sergeants with combat experience simplified – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a simplified procedure for soldiers and sergeants with combat experience to obtain officer ranks.
NATO to enhance military presence in Baltic Sea following damage to undersea cables
Permanent representatives of NATO member countries met in Brussels today and agreed on measures to enhance the Alliance's presence in the Baltic Sea and protect critical undersea infrastructure following an incident involving damaged undersea cables.
Explosions heard in Lgov, Kursk region
Explosions were reported in the city of Lgov in Russia's Kursk region late on December 30.