Zelensky on drone attack: Even on New Year's Eve, hurting Ukraine Russia’s only concern
President Volodymyr Zelensky, commenting on the latest drone attack, said Russia, even on New Year's Eve, was only concerned about hurting Ukraine.
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01 January 2025
National Bank building affected in Russian drone attack
Downed kamikaze drone debris caused a fire on the roof of one of the buildings of the National Bank of Ukraine, damaging windows on the upper floors.
One person killed, seven injured in Russian attack on Kyiv
As a result of a Russian attack on Kyiv on January 1, one person was killed, and seven others were injured.
Ukrainian marines repel Russian assault destroying enemy’s infantry squad
Soldiers from the 37th Separate Marine Brigade successfully repelled an enemy assault, destroying a Russian infantry squad and three pieces of enemy armored vehicles.
Ukraine’s forces down 63 Russian drones overnight, 46 lost from radar
Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully shot down 63 drones launched by the Russian forces since the evening of December 31, while 46 enemy decoy drones were lost from radar detection without causing any harm. Two drones returned to Russia and Belarus.
Russians kill civilian in Donetsk region over past day
In Donetsk region, the Russian forces killed a civilian over the past day.
Injury toll in Kyiv following Russian drone attack rises to six – Klitschko
The number of people injured in Kyiv due to a Russian drone attack has increased to six, with two of them hospitalized.
Russians attack Nikopol district overnight with MLRS, artillery, drones
The Russian forces attacked Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region late on December 31, causing destruction.
War update: 191 combat clashes on front lines in past day, fierce fighting on Pokrovsk axis
A total of 191 combat clashes occurred between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders on December 31.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine rises by 1,250 in past day
As of January 1, 2025, Russia has suffered approximately 790,800 casualties in Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24, 2022, with 1,250 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
One injured as drone debris destroys two floors of building in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district
Falling drone debris destroyed the two upper floors of a residential building in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district on Wednesday, January 1.
Drone debris falls on non-residential building in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district
Debris from a downed Russian drone fell in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district.
Zelensky addresses Ukrainians under occupation: We will fight for every person
President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking to those living under temporary occupation, vowed that Ukraine would fight for every individual.
Zelensky honors 475 National Guard members, police officers, rescuers, border guards
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to 475 members of the National Guard of Ukraine, the National Police, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
31 December 2024
Elderly woman injured in Russian shelling of Kherson
Russian forces attacked Kherson's Dniprovskyi district on the evening of December 31, striking a private residence, igniting a fire, and injuring a 71-year-old woman.
Ukrainian forces down over 1,300 Russian missiles, 11,000 strike drones in 2024
Ukraine's defense forces shot down over 1,300 Russian missiles, 11,200 strike drones, 40 aircraft and six helicopters in 2024.
Russian losses can reach 2,000 people per day - NG tells about enemy assault tactics
The Russian side continues to deploy infantry to storm Ukrainian positions, with enemy losses reaching up to 2,000 people a day.
Russians hit Nikopol district almost 20 times - high-rise buildings, infrastructure damaged
During the day, the Russian army struck almost 20 times at Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging high-rise buildings, infrastructure, gas stations, and administrative buildings.
Russians attack Kherson suburb with drone, one wounded
Russians attacked a suburb of Kherson - the village of Antonivka - with a drone, a man was wounded.
Zelensky held technological meeting: There are already solutions to protect against Russian missiles, bombs
President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the second meeting of the Technology Council that there are already some systemic solutions to protect against Russian missiles and bombs.
AFU General Staff confirms strike on oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region
On the night of Tuesday, December 31, special operations forces, in coordination with the drone forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other components of the Defense Forces, struck the Yartsevskaya oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region.
War update: 117 combat clashes on frontline, Russians attempting to break through defense
A total of 117 combat clashes have occurred on the front lines since the beginning of the day, with the Russian forces intensifying their attacks, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector.
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.
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.