Enemy attacked Kharkiv twice in one day with Molniya-1 drones, there are damages
On January 5, the Russian army attacked Kholodnohirsk and Kyivskyi districts of Kharkiv with Molniya-1 drones, causing damage.
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Defense Forces shoot down 79 Shaheds, 2 Kh-59 missiles
The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down two Russian Kh-59 guided missiles and 79 drones.
House, car, power line damaged in Kyiv region as result of Russian attack
In the Kyiv region, two private houses, a car, and a power line were damaged in a Russian drone attack on January 6.
Russia-backed militants wound 7 civilians in Donetsk region over last day
Over the past 24 hours, on January 5, Russian troops injured seven residents of Donetsk region.
One killed, 13 injured as Russians shell 40 settlements in Kherson region on Sunday
One civilian was killed and 13 others were injured as a result of Russian strikes on the Kherson region on Sunday, January 5.
Russian army loses another 1,550 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to January 6, 2025 amount to nearly 798,040 invaders, including another 1,550 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russian forces attack Zaporizhzhia region 542 times in past day
On January 5, Russian forces launched 542 attacks on 12 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian scouts destroy Russian military targets using Sich drones
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine showed the use of reconnaissance drones to destroy Russian military targets.
Unmanned Systems Forces begin using drones with fiber-optic control channels – CinC Syrskyi
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have begun deploying drones with fiber-optic control channels on the battlefield.
Border guards employ artillery to destroy Russian trenches, firing positions in Kharkiv region
Border guards from the Hart Brigade hit a number of Russian trenches, dugouts, and firing positions in the Vovchansk direction using artillery.
05 January 2025
President: Despite war, Ukraine adopts laws necessary for joining EU
Although the war continues, Ukraine is adopting the laws necessary to join the European Union.
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down 419 enemy targets over week
During the week, the Air Defense Forces shot down 419 drones and missiles fired by Russian invaders on the territory of Ukraine.
Russians intensify shelling of Sumy region – RMA
Sumy region is experiencing a significant escalation in shelling of border areas compared to the previous year.
Two injured in Lyman community, Donetsk region, amid Russian shelling
Two people were injured in Zarichne, Lyman community of Donetsk region, following Russian shelling.
Russian drones hit Sumy community infrastructure
The Russian forces attacked infrastructure in Sumy community using Shahed drones.
Russians attack two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day causing destruction
Throughout the day, the enemy attacked Nikopol district and communities in Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in one fatality and significant destruction.
Hospital, ambulance damaged by Russian shelling in Kharkiv region
The Russian invaders attacked the village of Kivsharivka in Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, damaging a hospital and an ambulance vehicle.
Russian drone hits enterprise premises in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, a Russian drone hit the territory of an enterprise in Kharkiv’s Kholodnohirskyi district.
War update: 106 clashes since day-start
A total of 106 combat engagements have occurred along the frontlines in seven directions, as well as in Russia’s Kursk region, where fighting is currently ongoing.
Russian drone attacks motorcyclist in Kherson
A Russian drone dropped an explosive payload on a Kherson resident who was riding a motorcycle. The man suffered multiple injuries.
Five injured as Pokrovsk community remains under Russian fire
The enemy once again hit the Pokrovsk community in Donetsk region, leaving five locals injured.
Russian drone hits Kharkiv
Russian invasion troops attacked Kharkiv with a drone, possibly a Molniya type.
Battles most intense in Pokrovsk, Toretsk axes - National Guard spokesman
The Russian invasion forces pursue intensive assault operations in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions while the fiercest battles are ongoing in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions.
Passenger bus affected by Russian shelling in Kherson
In Kherson, a passenger bus belonging to a private transport company came under Russian shelling. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Uzbekistan sentences man for fighting against Ukraine on Russia's side
A court in Uzbekistan has sentenced a man who participated in the war against Ukraine on Russia's side to four years and two months of restricted freedom.
Two civilians injured in Kherson due to Russian attacks
Two individuals were injured following Russian shelling of Kherson’s Dniprovskyi and Korabelnyi districts.
Russians shell Nikopol with artillery, civilian killed
In Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, a 43-year-old man was killed, and a 40-year-old woman was injured as a result of an artillery strike.
Russia uses 630 drones, 740 guided bombs, nearly 50 missiles against Ukraine over past week – Zelensky
The Russian Federation has deployed more than 630 attack drones, around 740 guided aerial bombs, and nearly 50 missiles of various types against Ukraine over the past week.
Russia spreads manipulations regarding Blinken's statement on arms supplies to Ukraine before 2022 – CCD
Russian propaganda is disseminating numerous manipulations surrounding the statement made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who noted that the U.S. supplied certain types of weapons to Ukraine well before the full-scale Russian invasion.