Russian invaders destroy or damage 630 religious buildings in Ukraine – expert
During the full-scale war, Russian invaders have destroyed or damaged 630 religious buildings in Ukraine and killed over 40 priests and pastors.
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Russia decreases number of kamikaze drones launched – British intel
Russian forces launched approximately 1,700 kamikaze drones of various types over Ukrainian territory in December 2024. This marks a decrease compared to November when 2,300 drones were launched.
Civilian injured in Russian drone attack on Vesele in Kharkiv region
A Russian FPV drone strike on the village of Vesele in Kharkiv region on January 13 injured a man.
Russians attempting to establish positions in villages near Pokrovsk – military spox
Russian occupation forces are attempting to secure positions in villages near the town of Pokrovsk and advance further.
Lithuania to send promised 4,500 drones to Ukraine this week
This week, Lithuania will hand over 4,500 drones worth EUR 5 million to Ukraine.
Special Operations Forces eliminate 18 North Koreans in Kursk region
Rangers from the 6th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled an assault by DPRK troops in Russia’s Kursk region and eliminated 18 North Korean soldiers.
Drone debris damages houses, medical facility and dormitory in Kyiv region
Falling debris from downed Russian drones damaged four private houses, a dormitory, a medical facility and vehicles in the Kyiv region.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 78 Russian drones, 31 more disappear from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down 78 Russian Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones, while another 31 decoy drones disappeared from the radar.
Civilian injured in enemy shelling in Donetsk region on Sunday
Russian troops injured one civilian in the Donetsk region on January 12.
About 300 DPRK soldiers killed, 2,700 wounded in war against Ukraine - South Korean intel
At least 300 North Korean soldiers sent to participate in Moscow's war in Ukraine have been killed and about 2,700 others wounded.
Russian shelling of Kherson region leaves 10 civilians injured in past day
On January 12, ten civilians were injured as a result of Russia’s strikes on the Kherson region.
Ukraine’s General Staff: 140 combat clashes in past day, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest
On January 12, 140 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontlines.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine nearing 810K
Russia has suffered an estimated 809,760 casualties on the battlefields of its war against Ukraine since the large-scale invasion, seeing 1,510 soldiers being killed and wounded in the past day alone.
Ukraine’s Air Defense intercepts 400 Russian targets in past week
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down 400 drones and missiles launched by Russian invaders over the territory of Ukraine during the week.
Occupiers setting up classrooms for drone repairs, net weaving in schools in Zaporizhzhia region
In schools located in the Russian-occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, funds are being allocated for setting up classrooms for net weaving and drone repair.
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Zelensky hears Syrskyi’s report on AFU actions at front
President Volodymyr Zelensky has heard a detailed report by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the actions of the Ukrainian military at the front.
Ukrainian rescuers can help put out wildfires in United States – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky instructed Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and diplomats to prepare for the possible participation of rescuers in combating the wildfires in California.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia with drones, two civilian injured
In Zaporizhzhia, a fire broke out in a private and two civilians were injured after a drone attack.
Zelensky: Ukraine ready to hand over DPRK POWs in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held in Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky shared a video showing the questioning of captured soldiers from North Korea and said that Ukraine is ready to hand them over to the DPRK in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held captive in Russia.
Civilian killed as Russian army shells Kupiansk
In the Kharkiv region, the Russian army fired on Kupiansk, leaving one dead.
War photographer and cameraman Ruslan Hanushchak killed in action
Ruslan Hanushchak, a war photographer and cameraman with the call sign Ostap was killed in action on the frontline.
Eighty injured in recent Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia remain in hospitals
As many as 80 individuals injured in recent Russian attacks remain hospitalized in Zaporizhzhia.
Russian forces target boarding house area in Sudzha with guided bombs – press officer
On Saturday evening, the Russian military launched two airstrikes using guided aerial bombs near a boarding house in Sudzha.
Russian drone attacks passenger bus in Sumy region leaving two civilians injured
In Sumy region, a Russian drone attacked a passenger bus traveling through Myropillia community. Two female passengers sustained injuries.
Russian drone attack leaves three more people injured in Kherson region
In the village of Antonivka, Kherson region, a 58-year-old man was injured during an attack by Russian drones. He was hospitalized with blast injuries and shrapnel wounds to his legs.
Russian military shells hospital in Myrnohrad
In the Donetsk region, in Myrnohrad, the Russian military shelled a hospital building.
Man hospitalized from Kherson suburb who was injured during shelling
A man who was injured during an enemy shelling was hospitalized in Kherson from the suburbs.
Since beginning of day, 75 combat engagements took place on frontline, AFU inflicted significant losses on enemy
Since the beginning of the day, 75 clashes have taken place between the Ukrainian military and the Russian occupation army, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
Two people hospitalized in Kherson due to Russian drone attack
In Kherson, after 3 p.m., the Dniprovsky district was attacked by an enemy drone. Two people suffered mine-blast injuries.