According to Ukraine's Armed Forces, Russian troops have also lost 647 tanks, 1,844 armored fighting vehicles, 330 artillery pieces, 107 multiple rocket launchers, 147 aircraft, 134 helicopters, 76 fuel tanks, 1273 vehicles, 7 boats, and 92 UAVs.
Most Popular
John Bolton: Putin's strategy
Russian missile parts factory in flames after Ukrainian drone attack, media report
Who is Mykhailo Fedorov, the man Zelensky wants to see as Ukraine's next defense minister
Putin 'killing too many people,' Trump says
Russia may be preparing 'large-scale provocation with human casualties,' Ukraine's intelligence warns
News Feed Show More
Monday, January 5
(Updated: )
(Updated: )
The blast occurred as the soldier was opening the trunk of his car, the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office said.
The Ukrainian army has eliminated more than 90,000 Russian troops over the past three months, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Jan. 5 after meeting with Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who is expected to lead the Defense Ministry soon.
(Updated: )
The meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" will bring together leaders from around 30 countries to discuss long-term security arrangements for Ukraine.
"(Indian Prime Minister Narendra) Modi is a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important to make me happy," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
(Updated: )
Despite leading several of Ukraine's most consequential operations against Russia, Maliuk's tenure has been marked by controversy, particularly over his involvement in actions targeting anti-corruption bodies.
Russian troops are attempting to close in on Kupiansk from the north and east, aiming to solidify their presence on the western side of the Oskil River.
The move comes as Zelensky lays the groundwork for either a peace deal and Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, or the continuation of the war, with recent appointments aimed at preparing the country for both.
(Updated: )
Russian forces launched 165 strike drones overnight, of which roughly 100 were Shahed-type drones, according to Zelensky. Two of the four wounded victims are in serious condition.
Russia had publicly accused Ukraine of launching 91 drones toward a residence used by Putin — a claim Putin personally conveyed to Trump during the phone call.
Sunday, January 4
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Jan. 4, Trump said: "We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security."
The Energia factory in Lipetsk Oblast produces components for Russian missiles and drones, including batteries for the Iskander ballistic missile system and cruise missiles.
Kyiv is ready for "both options," Zelensky said: the diplomatic track, or ongoing active defense against Russia. "Ukraine will never surrender," he said.
