Zelensky decides on candidates for head of SBGS position
President Volodymyr Zelensky has determined candidates for the post of head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), with the appointment to take place soon.
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Lithuania to allocate at least 0.25% of its GDP to assistance for Ukraine - intelligence
Lithuania has updated its National Security Strategy for 2026, under which it will annually allocate 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine in the security and defense sector, continue training Ukrainian servicemen, and provide comprehensive support to Kyiv.
Russian army attacks Kherson with drone, one person injured
Russian forces attacked an elderly man with a drone in Khersonєs Dniprovskyi district on Sunday, January 4.
Death toll from Russia's Jan 2 missile strike on Kharkiv rises to five
The number of people killed in a Russian missile strike on Kharkiv on January 2 has risen to five.
Several people injured in Kyiv car explosion
A vehicle has exploded in Kyiv's Obolonskyi district, leaving several people injured.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision imposing sanctions on 95 individuals, 70 legal entities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting a decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to impose sanctions on 95 individuals and 70 legal entities.
Ukrainian forces maintain control of Rodynske – military
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding the line within the town of Rodynske, part of the Pokrovsk urban community, as well as on its approaches.
Russia strikes Ukraine with over 1,000 drones, 1,070+ glide bombs, six missiles in just one week – Zelensky
Over the past week, the Russian Federation launched six missiles, nearly 1,000 attack drones, and more than 1,070 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine.
Russia strikes Ukraine with over 1,000 drones, 1,070+ glide bombs, six missiles in just one week – Zelensky
Over the past week, the Russian Federation launched six missiles, nearly 1,000 attack drones, and more than 1,070 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine. This was reported by Ukrinform, citing President Volodymyr Zelensky on Facebook. “It is critically important for Ukraine that partner support continues – steady defense assistance and reinforcement of our air defense. Almost every day, lives in Ukraine are under threat because of Russian attacks and strikes using various types of weapons against our people. This week alone, Russia launched more than 1,070 guided aerial bombs, nearly 1,000 attack drones, and six missiles against Ukraine,” the President emphasized. “Everything agreed with our partners must be accelerated as much as possible. Every missile for air defense systems that is currently held in storage by partners can truly save lives,” Zelensky stressed. According to the President, “stability and predictability of assistance to Ukraine are what can really push Moscow toward diplomacy.” “We count on continued defense assistance and support for the prepared documents on security guarantees by the United States, Europe, and partners within the Coalition of the Willing,” he added. Zelensky also expressed gratitude to “everyone around the world who, through their strength, helps diplomacy and all efforts toward a just peace.” As previously reported by Ukrinform, Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted 39 of 52 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine from the evening of January 3.
Russia launches over 40 strikes at Chernihiv region, civilian infrastructure damaged
Over the past day, Russian troops shelled the Chernihiv region 44 times, damaging civilian infrastructure and vehicles.
Investment activity declining, industrial modernization stalling in Russia, FISU reports
Imports of machinery, equipment and vehicles to Russia have fallen by 8.7%, directly indicating a contraction in investment activity and worsening prospects for industrial modernization.
Nearly 60 Russian strikes hit Sumy region over past day, civilian killed
Russian forces carried out nearly 60 attacks on 24 settlements across 12 territorial communities in Ukraine’s Sumy region over the past day.
Moscow reports drone attack, airports closed in several cities
Since the evening of January 3, Russia’s capital has come under attack by 19 drones. Against the backdrop of the attack, four airports in Moscow and beyond were temporarily closed.
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.
Russian overnight attacks on Kharkiv region leave three people wounded
Overnight, Russian forces attacked settlements in the Chuhuiv and Kupiansk districts of the Kharkiv region with strike drones.
War update: 211 clashes along frontline over past day, heaviest fighting near Pokrovsk
On January 3, a total of 211 combat clashes took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy carried out active assault operations in seven sectors, concentrating its main efforts on the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, Lyman and Oleksandrivka sectors.
A recalibration of political leadership enhances Ukraine’s institutional resilience, governance capacity, and strategic coherence
...And given what is happening in the world, this is extremely timely. Because force ultimately decides everything. The example of Venezuela and Iran is highly illustrative.
Russian attacks in Donetsk region kill one person, injure another over past day
Over the past day in the Donetsk region, one person was killed and another injured as a result of attacks by the Russian army.
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.
Russian forces strike 31 settlements in Kherson region over past day; two killed, two injured
Over the past day, Russian troops carried out strikes on 31 settlements in the Kherson region. As a result of the enemy attacks, two people were killed and two others were injured.
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.
Border guards destroy UAZ and two shelters on Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, aerial reconnaissance drone operators of the STRIX UAV unit of the 4th Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine destroyed a UAZ vehicle and personnel of the Russian invaders.
Frontline communities in Kherson region receive armored vehicles for evacuation
The Beryslav and Tiahynka communities of Kherson region have received armored vehicles to evacuate people.
Russians carry out 569 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day; one injured
Over the past day, Russian occupiers launched 569 strikes on 25 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Border guards destroy UAZ and two shelters on Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, aerial reconnaissance drone operators of the STRIX UAV unit of the 4th Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine destroyed a UAZ vehicle and personnel of the Russian invaders.
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.
Death toll from Russian ballistic strike in Kharkiv rises to four
Under the rubble of a building in Kharkiv that was hit by Russian missiles, fragments of the body of another person were found, bringing the number of victims to four.
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.
Russian commanders send soldiers to 'pits' for refusing to take part in assaults — ATESH
In the Kherson region, Russian commanders are reportedly punishing soldiers who refuse to join assaults by placing them in "pits" and withholding their pay.
Ukraine dismantles international cocaine trafficking network linked to EU
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has exposed and shut down a transnational cocaine trafficking channel supplying drugs from European Union countries.