Woman's body found under rubble of destroyed building in Kharkiv
The death toll from a Russian missile attack on Kharkiv has risen after the body of a woman was found under the rubble of a destroyed building.
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03 January 2026
Zelensky awards another 310 servicemen, 155 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has conferred state awards on 310 defenders of Ukraine, 155 of them posthumously.
Volyn archaeologists study “Merchant’s Treasure” discovered in Volodymyr
Archaeologists in Volyn are studying the so-called “Merchant's Treasure” found in Volodymyr in 2025, which contains, in particular, an unprecedented collection of ancient Russian glass bracelets - 573 intact jewelry items and a significant number of fragments.
Russia's era of superprofits from oil and gas sector ends — CCD
Russia has acknowledged that the era of superprofits from the oil and gas sector has come to an end.
IOC to ban Russia from returning to Winter Olympics, even if war in Ukraine ends
Russian athletes will not be able to represent their country at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, even if a peace agreement is reached with Ukraine.
Partisans reconnoiter chemical plant in Bryansk producing components for Russian rocket artillery
The ATESH partisan movement conducted visual reconnaissance of a chemical plant in Bryansk, which is involved in producing components for Grad, Uragan, and Tornado multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Kremlin militarizing children, no longer disguising military training as “education”, Ukrainian intel reports
Russia is preparing for the further militarization of children and youth and is no longer even attempting to disguise military training as social or educational initiatives.
02 January 2026
HUR implements project to strengthen security in Black Sea region
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR) is implementing a new defense project Tysha, aimed at strengthening security in the Black Sea region.
War update: 104 clashes on front line, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors most intense
There have been 104 combat engagements along the front line, with the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors the most intense. Fighting is ongoing in most locations.
Zelensky proposes Fedorov as new Minister of Defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov head the Ministry of Defense.
Sybiha supports Ukrainian ambassador who criticized Czech speaker's remarks about Ukraine
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha rejected criticism by the Czech foreign minister directed at Ukraine's Ambassador Vasyl Zvarych over his response to statements by the Speaker of the lower house of the Czech parliament, Tomio Okamura, about Ukraine.
Russian attack ignites fires in Odesa region, affecting lands of Vylkove Forestry, Ochakivskyi Island
In the Odesa region, as a result of a Russian drone attack on Friday, January 2, a fire broke out in the Danube River delta and spread to the lands of the Vylkove Forestry of the Izmail Forestry District and to Ochakivskyi Island.
Child's body found under rubble of destroyed building in Kharkiv
As a result of a Russian strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, a child was killed, later the body was found under the rubble.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region since morning, casualties reported
Russian troops shelled and attacked the Synelnykove and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, UAVs, and FPV drones, injuring two people and damaging civilian facilities.
Russian attacks damage about 27 buildings in two districts of Kharkiv
In Kharkiv's Kyivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, as of 19:00 on Friday, January 2, damage to at least 27 buildings was recorded as a result of a Russian ballistic missile attack.
Budanov officially appointed Head of Presidential Office, Ivashchenko takes over HUR
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Kyrylo Budanov from the post of Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and appointed him Head of the Presidential Office. Oleh Ivashchenko has officially become Chief of the HUR.
Missile strike on Kharkiv: Injury toll rises to 31, including infant
The number of people injured as a result of Russian strikes on Kharkiv on January 2 has increased to 31.
Missile strike on Kharkiv: Injury toll rises to 31, including infant
The number of people injured as a result of Russian strikes on Kharkiv on January 2 has increased to 31.
Ukrainian diplomats do not interfere in internal affairs of Czech Republic, says ambassador
Ukrainian diplomacy does not interfere in the internal affairs of the Czech Republic, but cannot fail to respond to the rude statements made by a representative of the Czech authorities.
Kuleba: Over 3,000 children being forcibly evacuated from Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions
As part of the forced evacuation from 44 frontline settlements in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, more than 3,000 children will be taken away with their parents.
Coalition of volunteers: Delegation from Poland to arrive in Kyiv on Saturdфay
Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland, Security Advisor to the Polish Prime Minister Robert Kupecki will head the Polish delegation at the talks of national security advisors of the Coalition of the Willing, which will take place on January 3 in Ukraine.
Unmanned systems forces strike enemy fuel base in Luhansk region and radar station in Crimea
Operators of the 1st Separate Center for Unmanned Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian fuel and lubricant storage facility in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region and a radar station in Crimea.
Babiš to examine situation with ammunition initiative for Ukraine
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš promises to carefully consider the ammunition initiative for Ukraine and other projects of the Ministry of Defense and plans to comment on issues related to external security on his own in the future.
Russians strike again at TPP in Kherson
Over the first two days of the new year, more than 10 targeted strikes were launched against the Kherson Thermal Power Plant.
Oleh Ivashchenko to head Defense Intelligence of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (FISU) Oleh Ivashchenko will continue serving the country in a position within the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. The Office of the President clarified that Ivashchenko will lead the DIU.
Polish volunteer wounded on front line in Ukraine dies in hospital
Polish volunteer Kacper "Frenchman" Bass has died in a hospital in Poland from wounds he sustained in late December on the front line in Ukraine.
War update: 45 clashes along frontline since dawn, fighting ongoing in five sectors
Since the start of the day, a total of 45 clashes have been recorded along the entire frontline, with ongoing fighting in five sectors. Russian forces continue to apply the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk sector and have shown increased activity in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Babis believes 'major leaders' must reach agreement to end war in Ukraine
Czechia supports Ukraine, as confirmed at the December EU summit, but is not ready to guarantee loans for Kyiv.
Russia’s breakup real scenario – Europe must be prepared, Austrian Pan-European Movement President says
The collapse of the Russian Federation is a realistic scenario, given the colonial nature of the Russian state, and Europe needs to be prepared for it.
Ukraine receives UAH 21.52B in medical humanitarian aid during war period – Ministry of Health
During the period of martial law, Ukraine has received 18,454 tonnes of medical humanitarian aid worth UAH 21.52 billion.