War update: 138 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
Some 138 combat clashes occurred between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops along the front lines in the past 24 hours, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
03 January 2025
Some 138 combat clashes occurred between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops along the front lines in the past 24 hours, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
Russia suffered approximately 793,250 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 3, 2025, with 1,080 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Agents from the ATESH movement carried out sabotage on a railway segment near missile and artillery ammunition depots in Russia’s Tver region.
02 January 2025
On January 2, the Armed Forces of Ukraine delivered a high-precision strike on a Russian army command post in the settlement of Maryino, Kursk region.
On December 31, 2024, Magura V5 missile-equipped drone boats destroyed two Russian Mi-8 helicopters in the Black Sea.
On December 31, 2024, Magura V5 missile-equipped drone boats destroyed two Russian Mi-8 helicopters in the Black Sea.
On January 1, a total of 140 combat engagements took place at the front, 38 of which were in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine's defense forces shot down 47 Russian drones, while 24 others veered off course and failed to reach their targets.
A Russian warship is currently on combat duty in the Black Sea, with no Kalibr cruise missiles on board, while no naval vessels are spotted in the Sea of Azov.
The total combat casualties of the Russian troops from February 24, 2022 to January 2, 2025 reached an estimated 792,170, including 1,370 killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Last year, Russia launched 318 strikes on Kharkiv, leaving 94 people dead and over 1,100 injured.
01 January 2025
There were 125 combat clashes on the frontline, the enemy carried out over 3000 shelling attacks on Ukraine’s Defense Forces positions; fighting continues in most directions.
Ukraine’s Naval Forces operating as part of the Defense Forces last year destroyed over 37,000 Russian drones of all types, as well as five Russian warships and cutters.
The composition of the UN Security Council was renewed by one third from January 1 as Denmark and Greece (Western Europe), Pakistan (Asia), Panama (Latin America and the Caribbean) and Somalia (Africa) joined the Council as non-permanent members.
As many as 101 combat clashes have been recorded on the battlefield since the start of Wednesday, with Russian forces focusing their efforts on the Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Vremivka, and Kursk sectors.
Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully shot down 63 drones launched by the Russian forces since the evening of December 31, while 46 enemy decoy drones were lost from radar detection without causing any harm. Two drones returned to Russia and Belarus.
A total of 191 combat clashes occurred between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders on December 31.
As of January 1, 2025, Russia has suffered approximately 790,800 casualties in Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24, 2022, with 1,250 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Debris from a downed Russian drone fell in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district.
Hungary and Slovakia should not be afraid of Ukraine in Europe; instead, they should focus on ensuring that Russia has no place in Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended his New Year's greetings to the people of Ukraine.
31 December 2024
Ukraine's defense forces shot down over 1,300 Russian missiles, 11,200 strike drones, 40 aircraft and six helicopters in 2024.
2024 was another step towards Victory and life without war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the second meeting of the Technology Council that there are already some systemic solutions to protect against Russian missiles and bombs.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has approved the deployment of over 1,300 types of weapons and military equipment in 2024, with nearly 75% of them being domestically produced.
A collection of images captured by Ukrinform's photo correspondents highlights the resilience and indomitability of Ukrainians amid the war unleashed by Russia.
Mayor of Shostka, Mykola Noha, states that today’s strike involving 13 missiles has been the largest attack on the town to date. The massive strike was carried out in two waves — at 3:00 and 8:00.
More than half of Ukraine's state budget expenditures in 2024 were allocated to defense.
Ukraine's air defense forces have shot down one Russian Kinzhal missile, five Kh-69 guided air missiles, and 16 Shahed strike drones.