Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down 419 enemy targets over week
During the week, the Air Defense Forces shot down 419 drones and missiles fired by Russian invaders on the territory of Ukraine.
War - Latest news
05 January 2025
Russians intensify shelling of Sumy region – RMA
Sumy region is experiencing a significant escalation in shelling of border areas compared to the previous year.
Two injured in Lyman community, Donetsk region, amid Russian shelling
Two people were injured in Zarichne, Lyman community of Donetsk region, following Russian shelling.
Russian drones hit Sumy community infrastructure
The Russian forces attacked infrastructure in Sumy community using Shahed drones.
Russians attack two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day causing destruction
Throughout the day, the enemy attacked Nikopol district and communities in Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in one fatality and significant destruction.
Hospital, ambulance damaged by Russian shelling in Kharkiv region
The Russian invaders attacked the village of Kivsharivka in Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, damaging a hospital and an ambulance vehicle.
Russian drone hits enterprise premises in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, a Russian drone hit the territory of an enterprise in Kharkiv’s Kholodnohirskyi district.
War update: 106 clashes since day-start
A total of 106 combat engagements have occurred along the frontlines in seven directions, as well as in Russia’s Kursk region, where fighting is currently ongoing.
Russian drone attacks motorcyclist in Kherson
A Russian drone dropped an explosive payload on a Kherson resident who was riding a motorcycle. The man suffered multiple injuries.
Five injured as Pokrovsk community remains under Russian fire
The enemy once again hit the Pokrovsk community in Donetsk region, leaving five locals injured.
Russian drone hits Kharkiv
Russian invasion troops attacked Kharkiv with a drone, possibly a Molniya type.
Battles most intense in Pokrovsk, Toretsk axes - National Guard spokesman
The Russian invasion forces pursue intensive assault operations in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions while the fiercest battles are ongoing in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions.
Passenger bus affected by Russian shelling in Kherson
In Kherson, a passenger bus belonging to a private transport company came under Russian shelling. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Uzbekistan sentences man for fighting against Ukraine on Russia's side
A court in Uzbekistan has sentenced a man who participated in the war against Ukraine on Russia's side to four years and two months of restricted freedom.
Two civilians injured in Kherson due to Russian attacks
Two individuals were injured following Russian shelling of Kherson’s Dniprovskyi and Korabelnyi districts.
Russians shell Nikopol with artillery, civilian killed
In Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, a 43-year-old man was killed, and a 40-year-old woman was injured as a result of an artillery strike.
Russia uses 630 drones, 740 guided bombs, nearly 50 missiles against Ukraine over past week – Zelensky
The Russian Federation has deployed more than 630 attack drones, around 740 guided aerial bombs, and nearly 50 missiles of various types against Ukraine over the past week.
Russia spreads manipulations regarding Blinken's statement on arms supplies to Ukraine before 2022 – CCD
Russian propaganda is disseminating numerous manipulations surrounding the statement made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who noted that the U.S. supplied certain types of weapons to Ukraine well before the full-scale Russian invasion.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces attack Russian troops from multiple directions in Kursk region – CCD
In Russia’s Kursk region, the Russian troops were unexpectedly attacked from several directions.
Russian drone hits energy infrastructure facility near Zaporizhzhia
In the Zaporizhzhia district, an enemy kamikaze UAV hit an energy infrastructure facility.
Russia’s Kazan airport suspends flights over drone threat
In Russia, Kazan International Airport (KZN) imposed flight restrictions Sunday morning "for security reasons" due to an alleged possible drone attack.
Semenivka bombardment: casualty toll up to nine
The number of those injured as a result of the Russian strike on the town of Semenivka in Chernihiv region close to the border with Russia has risen to nine, including two children, aged 8 and 13.
Ukraine’s drone scouts hunt down, kill Russian battalion commander in occupied area
In the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region, aerial reconnaissance of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense eliminated the chief of staff of the battalion “Storm.Osetia” of the Russian Armed Forces and his driver with FPV drones.
Ukraine downs 61 Russian drones while 42 veer off course
On the night of January 5, Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 61 Russian Shahed one-way attack UAVs and drones of other types.
Ukrainian partisans get hold of personal data of Russian servicemen from Tambov unit
A field agent working as part of the underground network set up by the pro-Ukrainian ATESH movement in Russia and occupied areas gathered personal data of Russian military service members from the 28th Aerospace Force Arsenal in Tambov region.
War update: 179 clashes along frontlines, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk axis
On the frontlines in the past 24 hours, January 4, a total of 179 combat engagements were recorded, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk axis.
Russian army loses another 1,730 invaders in Ukraine over last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to January 5, 2025, amount to about 796,490 people, including another 1,730 people over the past day.
One enemy missile carrier in Black Sea
There is one enemy ship in the Black Sea that carries Kalibr cruise missiles, but no missiles.
Special Forces of NG destroyed enemy crossing point
Soldiers of a separate detachment of the Omega Wings of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed an enemy crossing, depriving Russian troops of the ability to move their forces.
Rescuers complete work at site of Russian strike in Svesa, Sumy region
Emergency rescue and other urgent work has been completed at the site of the Russian air strike on the residential sector of the village of Svesa, Sumy region.