Russia claims 3 drones shot down overnight
Air defense units intercepted three Ukrainian drones flying over Russia's Rostov, Tula, and Kaluga oblasts overnight on Jan. 11, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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South Korea: Ukraine 'test site' for North Korean nuclear missiles
UN delegates spoke out against Russia's use of North Korean ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine at a Security Council meeting on Jan. 10.
Russia shells 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
The attacks targeted the communities of Bilopillia, Esman, Svesa, Krasnopillia, Seredyna-Buda, Yunakivka, Znob-Novhorodske, Shalyhyne, Nova Sloboda, and Khotin.
Russian authorities: 2 massive fires break out in Moscow Oblast
The first fire occurred at a polymer production facility in the village of Obukhovo and covered 8,000 square meters. The second broke out in Moscow.
Russia bans entry for Moldovan officials, journalists
The ban includes high-ranking members of the president's office, such as Supreme Security Councilmember Adrian Balutel, Secretary General Artur Mija, and Presidential Adviser for Foreign Affaris and Strategic Communications Olga Rosca.
MP Bezuhla resigns from Zelensky's party
"I will continue to support the President's initiatives, but I don't want to have any common obligations with the MPs of the faction who stab me in the back."
Bloomberg: Italian PM urges Orban to support Ukraine aid in back-channel talks
The negotiations could result in Hungary's right-wing Fidesz party joining the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), a pan-European coalition of far-right political parties.
Former Deputy Prosecutor General and daughter found dead in Kyiv
Olha Kolinko served as Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine two times, first from 1993-2000 and again from 2003-2005.
ISW: Western air defense and missiles crucial for Ukraine
ISW analysts said that Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a technological race for air superiority, constantly adapting their air defense systems and long-range strike capabilities to match the other side.
BBC: Russia deports, detains Ukrainian civilians without trial
Unlike prisoners of war (POWs), there is no mechanism for the release of these detained civilians. Without formal investigations, court proceedings, or release dates, it is impossible to track people in the Russian penal system.
Sweden to send troops to Latvia
Though Sweden's accession to NATO is not yet complete, the government has signaled it is ready to contribute to NATO deterrence and the defense of Baltic countries.
Reuters: White House gathers industry leaders to discuss defense tech for Ukraine
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arranged the meeting, which lasted five hours and included key members of the National Security Council as well as executives from companies such as Fortem Aerospace, Palantir Technologies, and drone producer Skydio.
Russia attacks 4 communities in Sumy Oblast
A total of 52 explosions were recorded throughout the day. Russian troops fired at the border nine times, targeting the communities of Velyka Pysarivka, Shalyhyne, Svesa, and Bilopillia.
Russian official: Residents flee Belgorod following attacks
Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Belgorod residents were posting pleas for relocation assistance on social media.
EU prepares alternative solutions for Ukraine aid in case $55 billion package fails
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said the Commission is currently preparing "operational solutions" in the event the package fails to pass, though she did not disclose the details of those alternatives.
National Resistance Center: Partisans confirm destruction of Russian radar system in occupied Crimea
According to the Center, Atesh guerrillas conducted reconnaissance at the command post hit by Ukrainian forces and confirmed that crucial Russian military communications systems were damaged in the strike.
UN: Russia's war harms EU economy
Hamid Rashid, the UN's Global Economic Monitoring Branch (GEMB) chief, said that due to Russia's war, the EU's economic prospects for 2024 were "quite gloomy."
4 missiles shot down over occupied Crimea, Russia claims
The ministry claimed that Ukraine launched four missiles at the Russian-occupied peninsula shortly after midnight local time, and that all targets were shot down. Earlier, residents reported hearing up to 10 explosions near the city of Yevpatoriia.
Scottish government to cut funds for housing Ukrainian refugees
The government distributed £10 million last year to Scotland's regional councils to help set Ukrainian refugees up in short-term accommodations, such as hotels and cruise ships.
Russian oligarch skirts sanctions, buys new jet via Kazakhstan
A company associated with billionaire Oleg Deripaska, the Moscow-based firm Arsenal, bought a Falcon 7X jet from the Kazakh carrier Irtysh-Air and imported it to Russia in February 2023.
US Ambassador: Putin 'only strengthened resolve' of Ukrainian people
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink responded to Russia's Jan. 2 large-scale attacks, saying that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin "strengthened the resolve of Ukrainians to defend their freedom."
ISW: Putin hopes to convince West to betray Ukraine
The Russian leader sees the war against Ukraine as a war between Russia and the West, rather than a direct attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Aerial targets shot down over Belgorod, Russian official claims
Russian air defense units shot down multiple targets over Belgorod Oblast on Jan. 3, Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed.
Poland scrambles F-16s to defend airspace during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Poland, a NATO member, made the decision to mobilize fighter jets on the morning of Jan. 2, as Russian forces launched another large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine.
European officials condemn Russia's massive aerial attacks
Officials from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the EU issued statements on Jan. 2 condemning Russia's large-scale missile and drone attacks.
IMF rep on mobilization costs: 'We expect Ukraine to generate domestic revenues'
Alfred Kammer, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) European Department director, said that international donors are focused on supporting Ukraine's government and social programs, not the military.
Russian shelling in Sumy Oblast injures 1
Mortar shelling in Esman injured one woman, who was transferred to a hospital for treatment.
Ukraine, France strengthen air defense cooperation
Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk said that he expects the coalition's work to result in additional air defense supplies to help Ukraine modernize its current capacities.
Hryvnia drops to historic low against the dollar
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) set a new official exchange rate of Hr 37.98 to the dollar for Dec. 29, up 36 kopecks from the previous rate of Hr 37.62.
Drone debris causes fire at Odesa high-rise
Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said that casualties and details of the damage are still under investigation.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 32 Russian drones overnight
The drones that were not intercepted struck front-line areas, primarily in Kherson Oblast, the Air Force said.
Reuters: Payment problems delay Russian oil shipments to India
Payment issues have caused delays in shipments of Russian Sokol crude oil to India, forcing Indian Oil Corp (IOC) to purchase more oil from the Middle East, Reuters reported Dec. 26, citing sources close to the matter.
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