One killed, three injured in 697 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian forces carried out 697 attacks on 28 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on December 30, leaving one person dead and three others wounded.
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Apartment buildings damaged, three children injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa
Russian drones attacked Odesa overnight, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings.
Quick capture of Zaporizhzhia is impossible; Russian propaganda creates illusion for West — CCD
Russian propaganda is conducting a cognitive operation against the backdrop of fighting in the Zaporizhzhia region, creating the illusion of a possible rapid capture of the city. These actions are primarily aimed at Western audiences and, in reality, are impossible.
Putin orders deployment of reservists to protect ‘critical infrastructure’ from Ukrainian drones
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has signed a “decree” ordering the deployment of reservists to special training assemblies in 2026 to protect critical infrastructure facilities.
Russia's fuel market will become even more vulnerable in 2026 - intel
Russia's fuel industry remains unstable, and in 2026, the vulnerability of the system will increase due to administrative restrictions, financial pressure, and external circumstances.
30 December 2025
War update: 142 clashes along frontline, Russians suffer heavy losses in Pokrovsk sector
On December 30, as many as 142 combat engagements took place along the frontline between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Russians shell Kostiantynivka with tube artillery, civilian killed
In Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Russian invaders shelled the town of Kostiantynivka with tube artillery, killing a civilian.
Zelensky awards Hero of Ukraine title to six more defenders, five posthumously
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to six more defenders, five of them posthumously.
Russia aims to isolate Odesa region from rest of Ukraine – Zelensky
Russia is currently seeking to cut the Odesa region off from the rest of Ukraine by targeting infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russian forces attack bread delivery vehicle in Chernihiv region
Russian troops have attacked civilian vehicles in two villages of the Novhorod-Siverskyi district, Chernihiv region, including a vehicle delivering bread.
Partisans: Russians set up firing positions on embankment in Yevpatoria
In Yevpatoria, in the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians are setting up firing positions on the Tereshkova embankment.
War update: 63 clashes along frontline, fighting ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 63 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire frontline. Fighting is currently ongoing in seven sectors, with Russian forces most actively continuing attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian drones hit two civilian vessels in Ukrainian ports, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked the civilian vessels Emmakris III and Captain Karam with strike drones as the latter was entering a port to load wheat, leaving civilians injured.
Defense forces capture group of Russian assault troops
Ukrainian defenders captured a group of Russian assault troops who were lured out of a forest belt with the help of a drone.
Kremlin refuses to provide evidence of alleged drone attack on Putin's residence
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected the possibility of the Russian authorities providing evidence of an alleged drone attack on the residence of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Russia attacks ports in Odesa region, industrial and port infrastructure damaged
In the Odesa district, Russian drone attacks on the morning of December 30 damaged port and industrial infrastructure, leaving one person injured.
30 houses damaged: Zaporizhzhia shows consequences of Russian air strikes
In Zaporizhzhia, 30 houses were damaged as a result of an enemy attack with guided aerial bombs that took place this morning.
ISW found no evidence to support Lavrov's claim of alleged “Ukrainian attack” on Putin's residence
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) found no evidence to support Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's claim of an alleged “Ukrainian attack” with drones on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's residence in Valday, Novgorod region.
Mandatory evacuation announced from 14 border villages in Chernihiv region
In Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Region, a mandatory evacuation has been announced from 14 border villages across four communities. The decision was made by the regional defense council.
Emergency power cuts in some regions are due to scale of damage – Ministry of Energy
Due to the scale of damage to the energy infrastructure, it is not yet possible to implement hourly power cuts in parts of Kyiv and the Kyiv region, as well as in the Odesa region.
Enemy attempts to cross Siverskyi Donets River and conducts raids from Siversk toward Dronivka – Air Assault Forces
Russian invaders continue attempts to cross the Siverskyi Donets River and to carry out raids from Siversk toward Dronivka.
Ukrainian drones control all approaches to Pokrovsk – troops
Pokrovsk is being defended by a substantial number of forces and assets, including units of the Unmanned Systems Forces and drone brigades and regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At the same time, all approaches to the city are under the control of Ukrainian drones.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia with three guided aerial bombs, causing destruction
This morning, December 30, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with three guided aerial bombs. The shelling caused destruction.
Ukrainian drones strike enemy drone launch site at Donetsk Airport
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces have struck a storage, equipment, and launch preparation site for Russian Shahed and Geran drones at Donetsk Airport.
Russians attack energy facilities in Chernihiv region, leaving many users without electricity
In Chernihiv and Nizhyn districts, most consumers were left without electricity due to shelling and hits on energy facilities.
Air Defense Forces destroy one ballistic missile and 52 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine
Air Defense Forces destroyed one ballistic missile and 52 UAVs used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 29.
54-year-old man injured in Russian strike in Kharkiv region
A man was injured in a Russian strike in the Kharkiv region yesterday, December 29.
War update: 151 clashes with Russian invaders recorded at front lines
Over the past day, on December 29, 151 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line.
Russian troops launch nearly 50 strikes on Sumy region in 24 hours, one person wounded
Russian troops launched nearly 50 strikes on 23 settlements in 13 communities in the Sumy region between the morning of December 29 and the morning of December 30, wounding one person.