Border guards destroy Russian shelters in Kursk direction with drones
In the Kursk direction, drone operators from the Steel Border border guard brigade destroyed two shelters and neutralized five Russian invaders.
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Enemy strikes two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, casualties reported
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykivskyi districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with strike drones, injuring a woman.
Russian army loses another 1,220 soldiers and one multiple launch rocket system in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to December 30, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,206,910 people, including 1,220 people in the previous day.
Russian troops strike Zaporizhzhia: Fire breaks out, one person injured
During the air raid alert in Zaporizhzhia, explosions were heard.
Military show destruction of Russian convoy in Donetsk region during formation
Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces used drones to destroy a column of Russian military equipment while it was still being assembled near Volodymyrivka in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian partisans spot Russian air defense HQ in Sevastopol
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement have conducted reconnaissance of a suspected air defense forces headquarters of the Russian Armed Forces in the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol.
29 December 2025
War update: 136 clashes on front lines, Ukrainian forces neutralize 130 occupiers in Pokrovsk sector
On December 29, 136 combat engagements were recorded between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the front line. The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest, where the enemy attempted 40 attacks.
Ukraine will continue clearing Kupiansk of enemy forces in 2026 – Syrskyi
The Ukrainian Defense Forces will continue active operations near Kupiansk and eliminate enemy forces on the northern and eastern approaches to the city.
Russian forces attempt to seize Stepnohirsk, may launch assault toward Orikhiv – Voloshyn
In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops are increasing the number of assault operations and are trying to take control of the settlement of Stepnohirsk.
Russian forces control about half of Pokrovsk – CinC Syrskyi
Despite claims that Pokrovsk has been captured, Russian forces currently control approximately half of the city and cannot move freely there due to the work of Ukrainian drones.
Donetsk region: 1,400 residents remain in Dobropillia community
As many as 1,400 residents remain in the frontline Dobropillia community, Pokrovsk district, including 1,000 in the town of Dobropillia.
CinC Syrskyi says investigation launched after enemy entered Ukrainian command post in Huliaipole
Ukraine's Military Law Enforcement Service is conducting an investigation into an incident in which Russian soldiers entered a command post of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Huliaipole due to weak defenses.
Lubinets: Russians likely killed seven civilians in Pokrovsk
Russian troops have allegedly killed seven civilians in Pokrovsk who were hiding in the basement of a residential building.
Zelensky after Lavrov’s statement: Calls for vigilance as capital may be attacked
President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Lavrov's statement about an alleged drone attack on Putin's residence in Valdai and threats to strike Ukrainian targets in response.
Russians shoot three captured Ukrainian defenders in Huliaypole area
Law enforcement agencies have launched a pre-trial investigation into the shooting of three Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia.
War update: 89 frontline clashes since morning, battles ongoing in six sectors
A total of 89 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire frontline since the beginning of the day. Fighting is currently ongoing in six sectors of the front, with Russian forces concentrating their main efforts on the Pokrovsk sector.
Putin exaggerating Russia’s tactical gains to create impression of “collapse of Ukrainian defenses” – ISW
Recent Kremlin statements indicate that Russia’s top leadership is seeking to portray Ukraine’s defenses across the frontline as allegedly “on the verge of collapse” and to present Russia’s seizure of four Ukrainian regions as an ostensibly achievable goal.
Ukrainian forces refute Russian claims of control over part of Kostiantynivka
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have denied claims by Russian invaders that they allegedly control part of the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region.
Russians drop aerial bombs on Orikhiv, one dead and one wounded
Russian troops launched an air strike on the frontline town of Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Peace plan: Zelensky does not rule out creating four-party working group, including Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky does not rule out the creation of a four-party working group that would include Russian representatives to work on peace arrangements.
Russians fail to secure full control of Rodynske, fighting continues – troops
Russian invaders have unsuccessfully attempted to entrench themselves along the railway north of Rodynske, as well as in the city’s western districts. Fighting for the city is ongoing.
Russians execute two Ukrainian POWs in Pokrovsk district
In the village of Shakhove, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, Russian invaders executed two servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had been taken prisoner.
Russia reports attack on Khanskaya military airfield
In the Republic of Adygea (Russian Federation), explosions were heard overnight on December 29 in the area of the Khanskaya military airfield.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region and injure five others
Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region over the past day, December 28.
Air Defense Forces destroy 21 of 25 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 21 of the 25 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of December 28.
Russian army attacks Kharkiv region with drones, three people injured in 24 hours
Russian troops struck four settlements in the Kharkiv region over the past day, injuring three people.
Fires break out as Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops launched drone strikes on the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing fires.
War update: 209 combat clashes on frontline over past day, fiercest battles near Pokrovsk
On December 28, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 209 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,180 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to December 29, 2025, are estimated at around 1,205,690 personnel, including 1,180 in the past 24 hours.