Russians sinking "hedgehog"-type barriers in Kerch Strait – reports
In the Kerch Strait, the occupiers are sinking "hedgehog"-type barriers.
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09 January 2025
08 January 2025
Brink: US, partners are stepping up assistance to Ukraine after Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
US Ambassador Bridget Brink reacted to today's Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia and said that her country, together with its partners, will continue to increase assistance to Ukraine.
Guided bombs strike in Zaporizhzhia: 13 killed, number of injured rises to 63
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased to 63. Currently, 13 people are known to have died.
Two people were killed in Stepnohirsk as result of Russian attack
The bodies of two women were found under the rubble of a house destroyed by shelling in Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, and two more people were rescued.
Kursk operation significantly changes entire situation at front - AFU
The operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation significantly changes the entire operational situation at the front.
Zelensky will take part in Ramstein meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that tomorrow he would take part in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense in the Ramstein format in Germany.
Injury toll following Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia rises to 32
An airstrike carried out by the Russian forces on Zaporizhzhia claimed the lives of 13 people, the number of injured has risen to 32.
Russians attack Nikopol district throughout day damaging homes, infrastructure
The Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk region again throughout the day, causing damage to infrastructure.
Estonia’s FM condemns Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna responded to the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, pointing out that there is no indication that Russia seeks peace.
Zelensky urges to put Russia under pressure following strike on Zaporizhzhia
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia and emphasized the need to exert pressure on Russia for its acts of terror.
General Staff reports 111 clashes on frontline since day-start, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk, Kurakhove
Since the start of the day, a total of 111 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian troops have occurred, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
Death toll in Zaporizhzhia rises to 13
In Zaporizhzhia, 13 people were killed and 18 injured as a result of a Russian attack.
Ukraine’s high-precision strike destroys Russian command post in Donetsk region
On January 8, Ukraine’s Army hit a command post of Russia’s 8th Guards Combined Arms Army, located in the town of Khartsyzk, occupied part of Donetsk region.
One dead, three injured as Russia attacks industrial infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia
The Russian invasion forces hit an industrial infrastructure facility in the city of Zaporizhzhia on Wednesday, January 8.
Another two injured as Russian artillery keeps pummeling Kherson
Russian troops continue shelling Kherson, having left another two civilians injured.
Russians exert pressure in Chasiv Yar, Stupochky and Toretsk - AFU
Russian troops are conducting assault operations on the Toretsk and Kramatorsk directions - the defenders are taking measures to avoid a deterioration in the tactical situation.
Russian army shells Kherson, 75-year-old man wounded
Russian troops shelled Kherson, a 75-year-old man was wounded.
71-year-old man killed in Kherson region by shelling of Naddnipryanske village
A 71-year-old man was killed in the Kherson community as a result of the shelling of the village of Naddnipryanske.
General Staff confirms strike on oil depot in Russia’s Engels
The Ukrainian Defense Forces hit an oil storage facility, "Kombinat Kristal," located in Engels, Saratov region, Russia, in the early hours of Wednesday, January 8.
Two killed, nine injured in Kherson region amid Russian shelling over past day
The Russian forces struck 37 settlements in Kherson region over the past day, resulting in two fatalities and nine injuries.
Ukrainian SOF repel Russian armored assault in Kursk region
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other units of the Defense Forces, successfully repelled an attempt by the Russian troops to assault the Ukrainian positions in one of the settlements in Kursk region.
Ukrainian forces down 41 Russian drones, 22 lost from radar
Ukraine's Defense Forces shot down 41 Russian strike UAVs, including Shahed drones and others, while 22 additional drones were lost from tracking.
War update: 176 battles on frontline over past day, most attacks repelled in Pokrovsk, Kursk sectors
On January 7, a total of 176 combat clashes occurred between Ukraine's Defense Forces and the Russian troops on the frontline, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors of the front.
Fuel depot at Russia’s Engels airfields ablaze following drone attack
In the Russian city of Engels, Saratov region, an oil storage facility at the local airbase is on fire after a drone attack in the early hours of Wednesday, January 8.
Black Sea update: no enemy warships off Crimea coast
No Russian warships have been spotted in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as of Wednesday morning.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,660 in past day
The Russian invasion forces are estimated to have suffered 801,670 combat casualties since the outset of the full-scale invasion, including 1,660 killed or wounded in action in the past day alone.
Scot killed in war for Ukraine
A Scotsman, Jordan McLachlan, who served as a medic with the Ukrainian Army, has died in the war on the side of Ukraine.
North Korea confirms new hypersonic missile test
North Korea confirmed on Tuesday it had successfully tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) with a hypersonic warhead.
07 January 2025
Ukrainian scouts destroy enemy vehicles, EW equipment in Donetsk sector
Drone operators from the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine destroyed Russian vehicles and electronic warfare equipment in the Donetsk sector.
Trump outlines possible timeline of talks to end war in Ukraine
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has expressed hope he will be able to end Russia's war against Ukraine through negotiations, including as a result of his future talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin over the next few months.