Russian forces strike Bila Tserkva at night, injuring two people
Russian troops struck Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region at night on December 31, injuring a man and a woman.
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Five people wounded due to Russian strikes in Kherson region
Five people were wounded in Russian strikes in the Kherson region over the past 24 hours.
“Christmas” talks at Mar-a-Lago: No bad news? That’s already good news!
War update: 149 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors hottest
As many as 149 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline on December 30.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 101 of 127 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 101 out of the 127 drones launched by Russian forces against the country since Tuesday evening.
Russia loses 1,000 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,207,910 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 31, 2025, with 1,000 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
One killed, three injured in 697 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian forces carried out 697 attacks on 28 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on December 30, leaving one person dead and three others wounded.
US envoy to NATO casts doubt on Kremlin claim that Ukraine attacked Putin's residence
U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker has expressed skepticism about Moscow's claims of an alleged "attack" by Ukrainian drones on Putin's residence, saying he trusts only U.S. intelligence.
Apartment buildings damaged, three children injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa
Russian drones attacked Odesa overnight, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings.
Putin orders deployment of reservists to protect ‘critical infrastructure’ from Ukrainian drones
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has signed a “decree” ordering the deployment of reservists to special training assemblies in 2026 to protect critical infrastructure facilities.
30 December 2025
War update: 142 clashes along frontline, Russians suffer heavy losses in Pokrovsk sector
On December 30, as many as 142 combat engagements took place along the frontline between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Türkiye unveils new ship protection system against homing missiles
Türkiye has unveiled a new missile designed to protect naval platforms from missiles equipped with radio-frequency homing seekers.
EU leaders hold emergency talks after new signals from Moscow
European leaders held urgent talks on Ukraine following statements by Russia indicating its intention to change its negotiating stance.
Russia aims to isolate Odesa region from rest of Ukraine – Zelensky
Russia is currently seeking to cut the Odesa region off from the rest of Ukraine by targeting infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky on 'drone attack' on Putin's residence: This is fake news, no one struck it
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that reports about strikes on Putin's Valdai residence are fake news invented by Russia to derail successful negotiations on ending the war.
Russian forces attack bread delivery vehicle in Chernihiv region
Russian troops have attacked civilian vehicles in two villages of the Novhorod-Siverskyi district, Chernihiv region, including a vehicle delivering bread.
War update: 63 clashes along frontline, fighting ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 63 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire frontline. Fighting is currently ongoing in seven sectors, with Russian forces most actively continuing attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian intel: Russia launches information operation to derail peace talks
Since December 29, Russia has been conducting an information operation aimed at sabotaging agreements reached between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States.
Russian drones hit two civilian vessels in Ukrainian ports, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked the civilian vessels Emmakris III and Captain Karam with strike drones as the latter was entering a port to load wheat, leaving civilians injured.
Russian drones hit two civilian vessels in Ukrainian ports, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked the civilian vessels Emmakris III and Captain Karam with strike drones as the latter was entering a port to load wheat, leaving civilians injured.
Defense forces capture group of Russian assault troops
Ukrainian defenders captured a group of Russian assault troops who were lured out of a forest belt with the help of a drone.
Merz on peace process: honesty needed from all sides, including Russia
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has emphasized the need for transparency in the peace process, particularly on the part of Russia.
Ukraine’s MFA says Russia fabricates drone attack to justify tougher negotiating stance
Russia fabricated an alleged “Ukrainian drone attack” on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in order to derail peace efforts that have recently gained momentum thanks to active engagement by Ukraine and the United States.
Psychologist explains how Russia uses New Year celebrations for manipulation
Russia deliberately assigns sinister meanings to dates, such as New Year's Eve, to create an additional element of damage by imposing and then destroying a specific celebratory ritual.
Kremlin refuses to provide evidence of alleged drone attack on Putin's residence
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected the possibility of the Russian authorities providing evidence of an alleged drone attack on the residence of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Russia attacks ports in Odesa region, industrial and port infrastructure damaged
In the Odesa district, Russian drone attacks on the morning of December 30 damaged port and industrial infrastructure, leaving one person injured.
Psychologist explains benefits of anxiety during wartime
Anxiety during wartime is a painful but necessary reaction of the body that increases our vigilance and, therefore, our chances of survival.
ISW found no evidence to support Lavrov's claim of alleged “Ukrainian attack” on Putin's residence
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) found no evidence to support Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's claim of an alleged “Ukrainian attack” with drones on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's residence in Valday, Novgorod region.
Emergency power cuts in some regions are due to scale of damage – Ministry of Energy
Due to the scale of damage to the energy infrastructure, it is not yet possible to implement hourly power cuts in parts of Kyiv and the Kyiv region, as well as in the Odesa region.
Zelensky: I do not trust Putin, he does not want success for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he sees no signs that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants peace.