Drones repeatedly attack Energia defense plant in Russia’s Lipetsk region
A group of drones carried out a repeated attack late in the evening on Sunday, January 4, targeting the Energia defense plant in Russia’s Lipetsk region.
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Russian attack on Kyiv region kills one, damages homes
In the Kyiv region, a multi-storey apartment building and 13 private houses were damaged as a result of a massive Russian attack. One private house was destroyed, and a man was killed.
Ukraine’s air defense forces down 137 out of 165 Russian drones
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 137 out of the 165 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine starting in the evening of January 4.
War update: 229 clashes along frontline over past day, most attacks in Huliaipole, Pokrovsk sectors
A total of 229 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline over the past day, January 4. Ukrainian defenders repelled the largest number of attacks in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors.
Number of victims after night Russian attack in Kyiv rises to four, one fatality reported
Four people were injured in Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack on the night of January 5.
Military intercepts Shahed drone equipped with man-portable air defense system
Fighters of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have intercepted a Russian attack drone equipped with a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
Number of victims after night Russian attack in Kyiv rises to four, one fatality reported
Four people were injured in Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack on the night of January 5.
Russian army loses 990 soldiers and two multiple launch rocket systems in war against Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to January 5, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,212,520 people, including 990 people over the past day.
Drone operators destroy UAZ vehicle carrying Russian troops in Lyman direction
In the Lyman direction, pilots of the Signum 53 battalion of the Prince Volodymyr Monomakh Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a UAZ vehicle carrying Russian invaders.
Trump says he does not believe Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
The US president said he does not believe that Ukraine, as Russia claims, attacked Putin's residence.
Drone attack causes fire in one of Kyiv’s districts, woman injured
A fire was reported in the Obolonskyi district of the capital as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Drone operators destroy UAZ vehicle carrying Russian troops in Lyman direction
In the Lyman direction, pilots of the Signum 53 battalion of the Prince Volodymyr Monomakh Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a UAZ vehicle carrying Russian invaders.
Russian troops attack Kramatorsk, one dead and one wounded
On January 4, the Kramatorsk community was under combined attack by Russian troops, resulting in one death and one injury.
Partisans report increased camouflage at logistics hubs in Novorossiysk after Ukrainian forces’ strikes
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement, while conducting reconnaissance of the territory of the 61st Support Vessels Detachment (military unit 26968), have recorded that following recent successful strikes by Ukraine’s Defense Forces on Russian Black Sea Fleet facilities in Novorossiysk, the Russian naval command has switched to an emergency heightened security mode.
04 January 2026
War update: 154 clashes, Ukrainian forces eliminate nearly 100 invaders in Pokrovsk sector
On January 4, Ukrainian forces engaged in 154 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line. The enemy was most active in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors.
Military intercepts Shahed drone equipped with man-portable air defense system
Fighters of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have intercepted a Russian attack drone equipped with a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
Most Poles see freezing war in Ukraine as most likely scenario – poll
A majority of Polish citizens (51.6%) believe that the most likely scenario for ending the Russia-Ukraine war in 2026 is a "long-term freezing of the conflict."
Russian forces launch nearly 30 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces carried out nearly 30 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday.
Forecasts suggest the war will not be over in 2026, but its intensity will be shifting from high-intensity combat toward a lower-level, protracted phase
Zelensky announces upcoming meetings in Europe as “another contribution” to Ukraine’s defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that next week he would hold new meetings in Europe, which are intended to serve as another contribution to Ukraine’s defense.
Moscow airports shut down as drone attacks disrupt nearly 200 flights
For the second consecutive day, dozens of Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow, forcing airport closures and causing delays to nearly 200 flights.
Power outages to affect most Ukrainian regions on Monday – Ukrenergo
In most regions of Ukraine, scheduled hourly power outages will be in effect for household consumers on Monday, January 5, while industrial users will face capacity restrictions.
Uzhhorod hosts “Carols in the Old Village” festival
In Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia), the Carols in the Old Village festival brought together 25 caroling groups from 16 communities across the region.
Death toll in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv rises to six
In Kharkiv, the number of people killed in a Russian strike on January 2 has risen to six after body fragments of another victim were discovered.
Czech MFA may summon Ukrainian ambassador over reaction to Okamura’s controversial speech
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka will summon Ukraine’s ambassador Vasyl Zvarych, to explain his reaction to the New Year’s address by Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies.
Russian troops shell civilians, leaving one injured, in Sumy region
In the Sumy region, Russian forces deliberately attacked civilians, injuring a 54-year-old man.
Television project director Yurii Mihashko killed at war
Yurii Mihashko, a director of television projects for the Starlight Production media group, was killed on the Sumy sector of the front.
War update: 95 combat engagements recorded since morning; Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors most active
Since the beginning of the day, 95 combat clashes have occurred along the entire front line. Fighting is ongoing in six directions, with the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions being the most intense.
Vucic announces launch date for refinery owned by Russia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday, January 4, that a Serbian oil refinery owned by Russia and under U.S. sanctions will resume operations on January 17 or 18 after receiving a temporary license.
Russian drone strikes civilian infrastructure in Sumy
In Sumy, a hit by a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle on civilian infrastructure has been recorded.