Missile strike on Kharkiv: Injury toll rises to 31, including infant
The number of people injured as a result of Russian strikes on Kharkiv on January 2 has increased to 31.
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02 January 2026
Kuleba: Over 3,000 children being forcibly evacuated from Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions
As part of the forced evacuation from 44 frontline settlements in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, more than 3,000 children will be taken away with their parents.
Unmanned systems forces strike enemy fuel base in Luhansk region and radar station in Crimea
Operators of the 1st Separate Center for Unmanned Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian fuel and lubricant storage facility in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region and a radar station in Crimea.
Russians strike again at TPP in Kherson
Over the first two days of the new year, more than 10 targeted strikes were launched against the Kherson Thermal Power Plant.
Polish volunteer wounded on front line in Ukraine dies in hospital
Polish volunteer Kacper "Frenchman" Bass has died in a hospital in Poland from wounds he sustained in late December on the front line in Ukraine.
War update: 45 clashes along frontline since dawn, fighting ongoing in five sectors
Since the start of the day, a total of 45 clashes have been recorded along the entire frontline, with ongoing fighting in five sectors. Russian forces continue to apply the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk sector and have shown increased activity in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Babis believes 'major leaders' must reach agreement to end war in Ukraine
Czechia supports Ukraine, as confirmed at the December EU summit, but is not ready to guarantee loans for Kyiv.
Ukraine receives UAH 21.52B in medical humanitarian aid during war period – Ministry of Health
During the period of martial law, Ukraine has received 18,454 tonnes of medical humanitarian aid worth UAH 21.52 billion.
Ballistic strike on residential building in Kharkiv: Injury toll rises to 19, people trapped under rubble
In Kharkiv, Russian forces carried out a ballistic strike on a five-story residential building in the city center, injuring 19 people.
Germany calls for tougher course toward Ukrainian refugees – media
The Christian Social Union (CSU) is advocating for a tightening of migration policy, including with regard to forcibly displaced Ukrainians.
Russia once again puts RVC commander Kapustin on wanted list
Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has once again placed Denis Kapustin, the founder and commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), on its wanted list, just days after his staged “liquidation” in Ukraine.
Estonian FM: Russia continues terror against Ukraine in new year
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasized that Russia is continuing its terror against Ukraine in the new year.
Russian missiles hit residential area in Kharkiv, injury toll rises to 13
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during another attack on Kharkiv, Russian forces used, according to preliminary data, two missiles that struck a residential area.
Nearly 100,000 residents of LPR left without electricity due to AFU strikes - Andryushchenko
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have cut power to virtually the entire north of the temporarily occupied Luhansk region.
Russian troops strike residential building in Kharkiv, casualties reported
On Friday afternoon, the Russian army struck a residential building in the Kyivskyi district. According to preliminary data, there are casualties.
Zelensky announces work with brigades and military command amid changes in Defense Forces
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he would be working with brigades and military commanders to implement changes in the Armed Forces.
Intelligence reveals details of special operation to save life of RVC commander Kapustin
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released a video showing the staged “elimination” of Denys Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC).
Source: Occupiers’ New Year’s party in Khorly was legitimate military target
The strike by the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine on a concentration of Russian invaders in Khorly, in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region, which is a legitimate military target, does not violate international law and is in accordance with Ukraine's right to armed resistance against aggression.
Russian drone attacks evacuation vehicle in Kostiantynivka, several people injured
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, an evacuation vehicle was attacked by an enemy drone, but eight people were successfully evacuated, some of them wounded.
Ukrainian hackers attack internet provider in Crimea
Ukrainian hackers attacked the Crimean internet provider SimStar. Restoration work has been ongoing for three days.
CinC Syrskyi holds meeting on fortifications, engineering barriers, and anti-drone protection
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a working meeting on the state of engineering works on defensive lines, during which they discussed the preparation of settlements for defense and the organization of “anti-drone” protection.
Kremlin prepares large-scale provocation with human casualties on January 6-7 — intelligence
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine warns of the continuation of the Kremlin's special operation to disrupt peace talks mediated by the United States. To this end, a provocation with human casualties may take place on January 6-7.
Odesa shows substations damaged by Russian attack
On the night of December 31, the enemy destroyed two power facilities belonging to DTEK Odesa Power Grid, which supply electricity to homes in parts of the Prymorskyi and Khadzhybeiskyi districts of Odesa.
Near Pokrovsk, Russians unsuccessfully attempt to concentrate forces for assault on Hryshyne — troops
The Russian army is attempting to increase pressure on the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk to launch an assault on Hryshyne subsequently.
Ihnat: Ukrainian Air Force carries out about 7,000 sorties in 2025
The Air Force not only protects the skies but also strikes back at the enemy, carrying out approximately 7,000 sorties in 2025.
Russian strike on hospital in Chernihiv region: Fire breaks out, three service vehicles destroyed
On January 1, Russian drones struck a city hospital in the town of Semenivka, Chernihiv region, destroying three service vehicles, damaging the canteen, and causing a fire.
Enemies do not attempt to advance beyond Hrabovske — Demchenko
There were almost no assault operations in the Sumy region. The enemy did not attempt to advance beyond the town of Hrabovske.
Russian troops shell Kharkiv and seven settlements in region, two people injured
Over the past day, Russians shelled Kharkiv and seven settlements in the Kharkiv region, leaving two people injured.
Air Defense Forces destroy 86 of 116 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine
Air Defense Forces destroyed 86 of 116 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of January 1.
Russian troops launched 30 strikes on Sumy region, causing damage
Russian troops carried out 30 strikes on 12 settlements in 10 territorial communities of the Sumy region in 24 hours, from the morning of January 1 to the morning of January 2, causing damage.