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Zelenskyy: Russia Launched Over 1300 Drones and 1200 Guided Bombs at Ukraine in the Last Week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged that over the past week, Russia has launched approximately 1300 drones and more than 1200 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine. This report highlights an...
Russia Launched Over 1,000 Drones Into Ukraine in Past Week: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that over 1,000 Russian drones were launched into Ukrainian territory within the past week. This significant escalation indicates a shift towards drone...
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
Following an alleged Russian missile attack, Ukrainian drones targeted and set fire to a strategically significant Russian oil depot. This incident highlights the escalating conflict between Ukraine a...
Ukrainian drones hit Donetsk Airport facilities storing Russian Shaheds
On December 30th, Ukrainian forces targeted facilities at occupied Donetsk Airport in the Donbas region of Ukraine with drones. The strike hit a logistics hub, storage area for warheads, and preparati...
Zelenskyy calls Lavrov's comments on drone strike near Putin residence a lie
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, of lying about recent events surrounding a suspected drone attack on an area close to Russian President...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1400: Zelenskyy unveils 20-point peace plan
On the 1400th day of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a detailed peace initiative comprising 20 points. Meanwhile, Russian forces continue to experience setba...
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
A recent conflict incident saw Ukrainian drones attack and ignite fires at a Russian oil depot shortly after Russia launched missiles into Ukraine. This strategic move by Ukraine aims to disrupt Russi...
Russian double-strike tactic kills logistics workers in Kharkiv; 30 rescued from rubble
In Ukraine's Kharkiv region, four postal workers died and around thirty individuals were rescued from the rubble after a combined missile-and-drone attack on a logistics center. Additionally, Russian ...
Border Hrabovske remains under Russian control—but Kyiv’s forces block every move forward into Sumy Oblast
Russian forces continue to control the Hrabovske border area in Ukraine. However, Ukrainian military and border units are effectively preventing any further advance towards the Sumy Oblast region by e...
Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Oil Depot After Missile Launch
According to reports, Ukrainian forces launched drones that set fire to an oil depot located within Russian territory following a suspected missile attack by Russia on Ukraine....
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 5, 2026
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) presents an assessment of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as of January 5, 2026, including key takeaways and a map illustrating the current situation....
“Kill zones everywhere”: Ukrainian military describes new “combination” replacing mass assaults across main fronts
Ukrainian military describes new tactics where 'kill zones' cover strategic areas like Kupiansk, Pokrovsk and Dobropillia instead of mass assaults on main fronts, signaling a shift in their strategic ...
Russian troops attempt Lyman infiltration but face drone-disrupted logistics, says Ukrainian military (MAP)
Russian troops aiming to infiltrate Lyman have encountered significant logistical disruptions due to drone surveillance employed by the Ukrainian military....
U.S. Army Quote of the Day by General George Patton: ‘War is a bloody, killing business. You’ve got to spill…’
General George S. Patton was a prominent World War II commander known for his aggressive military tactics. However, his confrontational behavior led to significant controversies that almost terminated...