Air Defense Forces destroy 53 of 61 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 53 of 61 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of January 5.
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War update: 191 frontline clashes over past day, nearly half hit Pokrovsk, Huliaipole fronts
On January 5, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 191 combat engagements with Russian invaders along the frontline.
Russian forces launch 856 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one civilian killed
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 856 strikes across 29 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in the death of one civilian.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 940 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to January 6, 2026, amount to approximately 1,213,460 personnel, including 940 over the past day.
DIU shows elite unit in action on Zaporizhzhia front
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released footage showing members of the Timur Special Unit in action on the Zaporizhzhia front, including the destruction of enemy hideouts and the capture of Russian soldiers.
DIU shows elite unit in action on Zaporizhzhia front
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released footage showing members of the Timur Special Unit in action on the Zaporizhzhia front, including the destruction of enemy hideouts and the capture of Russian soldiers.
Russia faces three sets of problems due to U.S. operation in Venezuela, Ukraine’s former FM says
As a result of the U.S. operation in Venezuela, Russia is facing three groups of problems – political, reputational, and energy-related – for which no solutions are currently in sight.
U.S. declares Western Hemisphere its sphere of influence
The U.S. Department of State has declared the Western Hemisphere a sphere of influence of the United States.
Ukrainian drones foil Russian assault on buggies and quad bikes on Zaporizhzhia front
Drone operators of the 411th Unmanned Systems Regiment Yastruby (Hawks) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian invaders on the Zaporizhzhia front who were preparing for an assault using buggies and quad bikes.
Ukraine’s USF hit over 350 targets inside Russia in seven months
Since its creation, the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have carried out 832,000 combat sorties, striking more than 168,000 enemy targets, including over 350 directly on Russian territory.
Russia’s Jan 2 attack damages 17 cultural heritage sites in Kharkiv
As a result of a Russian attack on January 2, 17 cultural heritage sites in Kharkiv, including architectural landmarks, were damaged.
Kherson is partially without power due to Russian shelling
Kherson is partially without power due to Russian shelling, and specialists have already begun emergency repair work.
“Unbreakable Flower”: Ukrainian women in Sweden become faces of art project about strength and beauty
The Ukrainian organization in Sweden, SVIT UA, has announced the launch of a large-scale art and social project called “The Unbreakable Flower: A Mosaic of Ukrainian Beauty.” The initiative aims to show the resilience of the Ukrainian people through the stories of women and to create a unique art gallery that will travel to cities across Sweden.
Russia shifts attack tactics in border areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions
The border areas of the Sumy and Kharkiv regions are currently experiencing the most intense shelling by Russian forces.
05 January 2026
War update: 172 clashes on front line; UAF neutralizes more than 140 occupiers in Pokrovsk sector
Over the course of January 5, 172 combat engagements took place on the front line between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders. The Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors remain most active.
Sybiha on Russian oil plant strike in Dnipro: Russia systematically attacks American business in Ukraine
The damage to a civilian sunflower oil production plant in Dnipro, owned by the well-known American company Bunge, was the result of a deliberate Russian strike.
Czech FM meets with Ambassador Zvarych, announces phone call with Sybiha
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka met with Ukraine's ambassador to Prague, Vasyl Zvarych, and announced plans to hold a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha.
Russian drone kills priest in Kherson region
In Kherson region, a Russian drone strike killed the rector of the Intercession Church in the village of Orlove, Archpriest Heorhii Horbenko.
Russians attack Dnipro, three districts of Dnipro region: Child reported among injured
The Russian army carried out strikes today on the city of Dnipro as well as on the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region. Four people were injured, including a child.
Attack on oil plant in Dnipro: hundreds of tonnes of sand dumped on roads to prevent oil from entering river
In Dnipro, hundreds of tonnes of sand were dumped onto roads near an oil extraction plant that was attacked by drones. This was done to prevent oil that spilled onto the roadway from reaching the river. Traffic has been restricted.
Fierce house-to-house fighting ongoing in Huliaipole – military spox
On the Huliaipole front, intense combat continues, with Ukrainian forces clashing with Russian troops for control of every street and building.
Serhii Cherevatyi, Ukrinform CEO
Ukraine and Israel are allies, since we are confronting the same axis of evil
Ukrainian UAVs destroy key Russian radar system in Donetsk region
On Monday, January 5, operators from the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade NEMESIS destroyed a Russian 9S32 radar station in the Donetsk region – a key component of the S-300V surface-to-air missile system.
Ukrainian UAVs destroy key Russian radar system in Donetsk region
On Monday, January 5, operators from the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade NEMESIS destroyed a Russian 9S32 radar station in the Donetsk region – a key component of the S-300V surface-to-air missile system.
Russia condemns U.S. military operation in Venezuela at UN Security Council
For the first time during Donald Trump’s presidency, Russia launched a scathing critique of the United States at the United Nations Security Council session, calling the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro “a cowboy behavior.”
Ukraine’s Air Force says Russian night flights may signal preparation for new attack
The return of Russian aircraft to their bases without launching missiles is not a new enemy tactic. It cannot be ruled out that the nighttime flights of Russian aviation on January 5 were related to preparations for a massive strike on Ukraine that could take place in the near future.
Ukrainian SOF capture Russian spotter in Kupiansk
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces have detected and captured a Russian invader who had been hiding in the town of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region and was directing strikes against Ukrainian defenders.
Fedorov to unveil Defense Ministry reform plan in Parliament next week – Zelensky
In a week’s time, Mykhailo Fedorov will present to the Verkhovna Rada the reform proposals he plans to implement at the Ministry of Defense.
Transformer delivered to Ukraine from German thermal power plant
A transformer has been delivered to Ukraine from a thermal power plant in the German city of Karlsruhe to stabilize the power supply amid Russian attacks.
Russian forces launch missile strikes on Kharkiv, one person injured
On January 5, the Russian army launched five missile strikes on Kharkiv's energy infrastructure.