Russian troops try to bypass Vovchansk to expand control zone — Defense Forces
In the city of Vovchansk, the situation is fairly stable; at the same time, Russian forces are attempting to bypass the city in order to expand their control zone.
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31 December 2025
General Staff confirms strikes on Tuapse oil refinery, oil depot, other Russian facilities
The Defense Forces struck the Tuapse oil refinery, the Tamanneftegaz oil and gas terminal, a Rosrezerv oil depot, and a number of other facilities of the Russian invaders.
Cyprus promises 'new approach' during EU Council presidency
Cyprus, which will assume the presidency of the European Union on January 1, 2026, promises to bring a "new approach" both to negotiations on Ukraine's accession and to other issues, chief among them defense and migration.
USF strikes two Russian air defense systems within one hour
Within the span of one hour, the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck two high-value air defense missile systems of the Russian invaders — a Buk and a Tor.
Trehubov: Enemy currently entrenched in Hrabovske in Sumy region
The enemy has so far entrenched itself in the village of Hrabovske in Sumy region, but the Defense Forces are doing everything possible to ensure that this does not last long.
War update: 58 clashes on frontline since midnight, fighting ongoing in four sectors
Since the start of the day, 58 combat clashes have been recorded along the entire frontline. Fighting is currently ongoing in four sectors, with Russian forces most actively continuing their attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
CCD: Russia plans to shut down mobile internet on New Year’s Eve
The Russian State Duma has openly announced possible mobile internet shutdowns on New Year's Eve.
European instructors to train Ukrainians for as long as necessary
German instructors, together with their European counterparts, have so far trained around 23,000 Ukrainian service members in Germany, out of a total of about 85,000 trained across the European Union, and they will continue providing training for as long as necessary.
SBU hits major oil depot in Russia's Yaroslavl region – SBU
Long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Alpha Special Operations Center struck the Temp oil depot in the city of Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region of the Russian Federation, early this morning. The facility is part of Russia's Rosrezerv system and is intended for storing large volumes of fuel.
Military to independently select and quickly obtain means to counter “Shaheds”
From now on, soldiers will be able to independently select and quickly obtain means to combat enemy “Shahed” drones.
Russia launches over 100,000 drones and about 2,400 missiles at Ukraine in year
In 2025, Russia launched more than 10,000 drones, 60,000 guided bombs, and about 2,400 missiles at Ukraine.
Damaged elevator and spoiled grain: Russians strike food enterprise in Zlatopol
On the night of December 31, Russians attacked a food industry enterprise in Zlatopol (formerly Pervomaiskyi) in the Kharkiv region.
War costs Russia USD 550B— intelligence
Since the beginning of 2022, the war against Ukraine has cost Russian taxpayers an estimated $550 billion, which is equivalent to 24 annual federal budgets for higher education or 22 budgets for healthcare.
Russians attacked an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia
The Russian army struck an industrial infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia.
Military intelligence hit oil refinery, oil terminal in Tuapse — source
On the night of December 31, 2025, the Main Intelligence Directorate, together with the State Border Guard Service, attacked the Tuapse maritime oil terminal and the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region.
Russia tries to derail peace process — Kallas
Statements claiming that Ukraine allegedly struck Russian government facilities are a distraction and an attempt to sabotage the peace process.
German ambassador assures of continued support for Ukraine in his New Year greeting
German ambassador Heiko Thoms congratulated Ukrainians on the New Year and assured that Germany will continue to support Ukraine on its path toward a just and lasting peace.
USF strikes 12 Russian military, infrastructure facilities in occupied territories of Ukraine
The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) carried out strikes against a number of military and infrastructure facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as in Crimea.
Russian attack victim toll in Odesa climbs to six
Six people were injured as a result of the attack on Odesa on the night of December 31. All the victims are members of two families.
New power outages introduced in four regions due to Russian attacks – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 31, a significant number of consumers in the Odesa and Donetsk regions have been left without electricity due to Russian strikes; outages have also been recorded in the Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions.
AFU show how they eliminate Russian troops in Huliaipole
Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting search operations and destroying Russian invaders in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians attack energy infrastructure in Odesa region again
On the night of December 31, Russians attacked energy facilities in the Odesa region.
Defense Forces control Rodynske, combat operations continue
Rodynske in the Donetsk region is under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russia reports drone strike on oil refinery in Tuapse
On the night of December 31, drones damaged a pier in the port, an oil refinery, and a gas pipeline in a residential area of the city of Tuapse in Russia.
Four settlements in Kharkiv region hit by Russian strikes, one person killed
A 68-year-old man was killed in the Kharkiv region as a result of a Russian strike.
Russian forces strike Bila Tserkva at night, injuring two people
Russian troops struck Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region at night on December 31, injuring a man and a woman.
Five people wounded due to Russian strikes in Kherson region
Five people were wounded in Russian strikes in the Kherson region over the past 24 hours.
Russians kill three residents of Donetsk region
Over the past day, on December 30, Russian invaders killed three residents of the Donetsk region.
War update: 149 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors hottest
As many as 149 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline on December 30.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 101 of 127 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 101 out of the 127 drones launched by Russian forces against the country since Tuesday evening.