Russian army launches 698 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, leaving five wounded
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 698 strikes on 30 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, wounding five people.
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Russia loses 1,400 personnel, 17 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,215,900 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 8, 2026, with 1,400 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian forces storm and capture Russian stronghold in Rodynske
Fighters of the special unit "OMEGA-WEST" of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out a successful assault on a stronghold of Russian invaders in Rodynske, part of the Pokrovsk community in Donetsk region.
Border guards destroy Russian equipment, depot, shelters in Kursk region
Operators of the FPV unit "Aquila" of the "Steel Border" Brigade of the State Border Guard Service demonstrated how they destroyed Russian equipment, a depot, and shelters in the Kursk direction.
Zmiy Droid 12.7 armored combat robot approved for service in Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved the new Ukrainian-made Zmiy Droid 12.7 strike-reconnaissance ground robotic system for use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russia can pose significant threat to NATO sooner than Western forecasts — ISW
Russia is likely to be able to pose a significant threat to NATO earlier than predicted in the West, especially if a ceasefire occurs in Ukraine, which would free up Russian forces and allow Russia to rearm and recover.
Putin says Russian troops carry out 'holy mission' in Ukraine – CCD
Russian leader Vladimir Putin stated during a church service that Russian troops, "on God's instruction," are carrying out a "holy mission" to defend the homeland in Ukraine.
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Fires extinguished after Russian attack on ports in Odesa region
Rescuers have extinguished all fires caused by Russian military strikes on port infrastructure in the Odesa region.
War update: 255 frontline clashes, 72 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have engaged in 255 combat clashes.
Ukrainian troops hold line in Myrnohrad amid intensifying Russian pressure
In Myrnohrad, the Donetsk region, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines in the north and containing the enemy in the central part of the town, while preventing Russian invaders from bringing in equipment from the southern direction.
Ukrainian paratroopers repel massive Russian assault near Pokrovsk
Fighters of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade have thwarted a massive assault by Russian forces in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian troops shell Holy Spirit Cathedral in Kherson
Russian troops shelled the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Kherson, with one of the shells hitting the main dome of the temple.
Massive Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih: number of wounded rises to eight
Eight people were wounded in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, as a result of a massive Russian attack on Wednesday, January 7.
Russians strike two ports in Odesa, one dead and eight wounded
Russians struck two ports in Odesa, killing one person and injuring at least eight others.
Russian army attacks Zaporizhzhia, damaging commercial facility
The Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia, explosions were heard in the city, and a commercial facility was damaged
War update: 140 clashes on front line since morning; Defense Forces repel 44 attacks in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing in eight sectors of the front, with the heaviest pressure on the Pokrovsk sector.
Babis confirms Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine will continue
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has confirmed that the ammunition initiative for Ukraine will continue.
Decision on sending British troops to Ukraine must be put to parliamentary vote – Starmer
The decision to deploy British troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire must be approved by a vote in the House of Commons.
Ukraine has not received new air defense systems from US – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine has not yet received any new air defense systems from the United States; however, the U.S. is "gradually" supplying missiles for existing systems.
European security guarantees for Ukraine do not include nuclear umbrella – Zelensky
Security guarantees for Ukraine from European partners and the United States do not include a nuclear umbrella.
One killed, three injured in Russian drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk region
A woman was killed and three other people were injured in a Russian drone attack in the Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
DIU conducts successful operation behind enemy lines on Zaporizhzhia front
In December 2025, during a special operation on the Zaporizhzhia front, a sabotage and reconnaissance group of the Bratstvo unit, which is part of the Tymur Special Unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), carried out a deep raid behind enemy lines near the Kakhovka Reservoir.
Defense forces hit oil depot in Belgorod region and Russian military warehouse in Donetsk region - General Staff
On the night of January 7, Ukrainian defense forces struck the Oskolneftesnab oil depot in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation and a military warehouse of material and technical resources in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Dnipro rises to eight
In Dnipro, the number of people injured as a result of a massive Russian drone attack has risen to eight.
Explosions reported in Zaporizhzhia region
Explosions occurred in the Zaporizhzhia region, with a threat from Russian drones.
Russian drone strikes enterprise in Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih an enemy drone hit an industrial facility.
Russians strike enterprise, state forestry premises in Chernihiv region over past day
On January 6, Russian troops carried out strikes on a food industry enterprise and the territory of a state forestry enterprise in the Chernihiv region.
Russian forces shell central Kherson, leaving one dead
In the morning, Russian troops shelled the city center of Kherson; at present, one fatality has been confirmed, and law enforcement agencies are establishing the victim's identity.
Russians attack Kharkiv region with one missile, three drones over past day, damage reported
Over the past day, January 6, three settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian strikes.