ADF neutralizes 39 out of 52 Russian drones
Ukraine's Air Defense forces shot down 39 of the 52 drones which Russia used to attack Ukraine from the evening of January 3.
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Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 900 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to January 4, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,211,530 people, including 900 people in the previous day.
Latvia to transfer more than 20 confiscated vehicles to Ukraine
Latvia's Ministry of the Internal Affairs has prepared a draft government decision to transfer 21 cars to Ukraine that were confiscated from intoxicated drivers and in the course of other criminal cases.
Partisans conduct reconnaissance of air defense systems chassis plant in Bryansk
Agents of the partisan movement ATESH conducted reconnaissance of the Bryansk Automobile Plant, where chassis are manufactured for the S-400 and S-350 surface-to-air missile systems, as well as the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system and the Uragan multiple launch rocket system.
Arakhamia explains why referendum may be held alongside presidential elections
For a referendum to be considered legitimate under current legislation, more than half of eligible voters must participate — that is, 18 million citizens. Today, after the loss of territories and millions of Ukrainians abroad, this number is unattainable.
03 January 2026
Zelensky on referendum: Optional, but people should have a say
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the question of ratifying a potential peace agreement via a nationwide referendum has not yet been finalized.
War update: 191 frontline clashes, intense fighting on Pokrovsk, Huliaipole fronts
On January 3, Ukrainian Defense Forces clashed 191 times with Russian invaders, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Zelensky signals willingness for wartime election to show readiness for peace compromises
President Volodymyr Zelensky has explained that his consent to holding elections despite the ongoing war is driven by a desire to demonstrate Ukraine’s readiness for compromise in peace negotiations, first and foremost to its partners, particularly the United States.
Trump voices displeasure with Putin: “He is killing too many people”
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the fact that he is killing too many people.
Zelensky meets national security advisers of Coalition of the Willing to discuss peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky and national security advisers of the member states of the Coalition of the Willing discussed developments related to a framework peace plan, security guarantees, reconstruction, and Ukraine’s economic recovery.
USF destroys valuable Russian counter-drone radars
Fighters of the 413th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment detected and destroyed the Harmony and SKVP radar stations, which the Russian army uses to counter Ukrainian drones.
Defense Forces control northern part of Pokrovsk, active operations ongoing – military
Active operations by Ukrainian units are ongoing in the Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad sectors, and the Defense Forces continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk.
Draft law on elections during special or post-war period must be ready by end of February – Arakhamia
The draft law on elections during a special or post-war period must be finalized by the end of February.
War update: 104 clashes on front lines today, fiercest fighting on Huliaipole axis
Since the beginning of the day, 104 combat clashes have been recorded along the entire front line. Fighting is currently ongoing in five sectors, with the heaviest pressure exerted by Russian forces on the Huliaipole axis.
Syrskyi outlines key priorities for Ukrainian forces' medical service in Jan 2026
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Oleksandr Syrskyi has outlined the key priorities for the work of the military medical service in January 2026.
Zelensky, Starmer discuss preparations for Coalition of the Willing leaders' meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the details of preparations for an upcoming meeting of the leaders of European countries that are part of the Coalition of the Willing.
Maduro to face justice for his crimes – U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, commenting on reports from Venezuela following the announcement of President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, said that “the tyrant will finally face justice for his crimes.”
DIU medics conduct high-risk rescue of wounded soldier in open waters
Medics of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) carried out a unique rescue operation to save a wounded soldier in open waters, under threat of enemy fire and without full medical equipment.
Russian economy rapidly heading for recession – Ukraine’s intel
The Russian economy is rapidly moving toward a recession, a trend acknowledged by analytical bodies close to the Kremlin.
Polish PM Tusk says U.S. attack on Venezuela has global impact
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that today’s U.S. strike on Venezuela affects the entire world.
Ukraine’s MoD attracts over $6B for domestic defense industry in 2025
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense attracted more than $6 billion for the domestic defense-industrial complex in 2025.
Trump confirms U.S. strike on Venezuela, says Maduro captured
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States have carried out a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela and that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been “captured and flown out of the country.”
Zaporizhzhia NPP loses power due to hostilities — Ministry of Energy
Overnight, as a result of hostilities, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, temporarily occupied by Russia, lost power supply from one of its high-voltage lines.
Missile strike on Kharkiv: two killed, 27 injured, search and rescue operations ongoing
In the Kharkiv region, over the past day two people were killed and 27 others injured as a result of Russian attacks; children are among the victims.
Air defense forces neutralize 80 of 95 Russian drones over past day
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 80 of the 95 drones launched by the Russians against Ukraine starting on the evening of January 2.
War update: 116 clashes on front lines over past day, heaviest fighting on Pokrovsk axis
A total of 116 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders along the front line on January 2.
Russia loses 750 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,210,630 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 3, 2026, with 750 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
US senator urges Trump to seize Russia's 'shadow fleet' tankers
Leading U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Coons has urged President Donald Trump to extend the practice of seizing tankers carrying Venezuelan oil to vessels transporting oil from Russia.
Zelensky announces changes in military education
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that those who train Ukrainian soldiers must themselves learn what war truly is.
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.