Enemy strikes two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, casualties reported
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykivskyi districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with strike drones, injuring a woman.
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Russian army loses another 1,220 soldiers and one multiple launch rocket system in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to December 30, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,206,910 people, including 1,220 people in the previous day.
Russian troops strike Zaporizhzhia: Fire breaks out, one person injured
During the air raid alert in Zaporizhzhia, explosions were heard.
Drug dealers in Ternopil region have UAH 9M worth of cannabis seized
Drug dealers who grew and processed raw materials were detained in the Ternopil region - 25 kg of cannabis worth over UAH 9 million were seized from them.
MoD reveals contents of soldier’s individual first aid kit
The Ministry of Defense has announced what should be included in a soldier's individual first aid kit (IMMK).
Military show destruction of Russian convoy in Donetsk region during formation
Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces used drones to destroy a column of Russian military equipment while it was still being assembled near Volodymyrivka in Donetsk region.
German government says support for Ukraine not decreasing
Comprehensive support for Ukraine from Germany continues and is not being reduced.
Georgia sends nine generators to Ukraine
Georgia’s Ministry of Economy has announced the shipment of nine generators of various types and capacities to Ukraine.
In Kyiv, woman killed in traffic accident involving serviceman, two children injured
The State Bureau of Investigation has opened a case regarding a traffic accident involving a serviceman, in which a woman was killed, and her two young children sustained injuries.
Odesa coastline being cleaned of oil spilled into sea after Russian attack
According to the results of environmental monitoring, as of December 29, no oil waste pollution was detected in the Black Sea and on the sandy area of seven beaches in Odesa.
Two cars and minibus collide in Kyiv region: One person dies, 13 injured
In the Boryspil district of the Kyiv region, on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway, one person died and 13 were injured as a result of a collision between two cars and a minibus.
Ukrainian partisans spot Russian air defense HQ in Sevastopol
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement have conducted reconnaissance of a suspected air defense forces headquarters of the Russian Armed Forces in the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol.
29 December 2025
War update: 136 clashes on front lines, Ukrainian forces neutralize 130 occupiers in Pokrovsk sector
On December 29, 136 combat engagements were recorded between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the front line. The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest, where the enemy attempted 40 attacks.
Ukraine will continue clearing Kupiansk of enemy forces in 2026 – Syrskyi
The Ukrainian Defense Forces will continue active operations near Kupiansk and eliminate enemy forces on the northern and eastern approaches to the city.
Russian forces attempt to seize Stepnohirsk, may launch assault toward Orikhiv – Voloshyn
In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops are increasing the number of assault operations and are trying to take control of the settlement of Stepnohirsk.
Russian forces control about half of Pokrovsk – CinC Syrskyi
Despite claims that Pokrovsk has been captured, Russian forces currently control approximately half of the city and cannot move freely there due to the work of Ukrainian drones.
Donetsk region: 1,400 residents remain in Dobropillia community
As many as 1,400 residents remain in the frontline Dobropillia community, Pokrovsk district, including 1,000 in the town of Dobropillia.
Trump responds to Russian claims of 'strike on Putin's residence'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that during a phone call on December 29, Russian leader Vladimir Putin told him about an alleged "strike" on his residence.
NABU, SAPO notify five MPs of suspicion over bribery for voting
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have notified five MPs of suspicion. They are alleged members of a criminal group in the Verkhovna Rada that facilitated the receipt of undue benefits in exchange for votes.
Zelensky, Stubb discuss outcome of meetings with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart have discussed the diplomatic situation and the outcome of meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump.
CinC Syrskyi says investigation launched after enemy entered Ukrainian command post in Huliaipole
Ukraine's Military Law Enforcement Service is conducting an investigation into an incident in which Russian soldiers entered a command post of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Huliaipole due to weak defenses.
FM Sybiha: Alleged attack on Putin’s residence is pretext and justification for further Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian manipulations regarding the alleged “attempted attack on Putin's residence” are fabricated for one reason only: to create a pretext and false justification for further attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, as well as to undermine and obstruct the peace process.
Lubinets: Russians likely killed seven civilians in Pokrovsk
Russian troops have allegedly killed seven civilians in Pokrovsk who were hiding in the basement of a residential building.
Putin orders offensive in Ukraine to continue amid peace talks
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to continue carrying out their “special military operation” in Ukraine. These orders were given after US President Donald Trump said he believed Moscow was committed to ending the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky after Lavrov’s statement: Calls for vigilance as capital may be attacked
President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Lavrov's statement about an alleged drone attack on Putin's residence in Valdai and threats to strike Ukrainian targets in response.
Russians shoot three captured Ukrainian defenders in Huliaypole area
Law enforcement agencies have launched a pre-trial investigation into the shooting of three Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia.
Foreign Ministry: Ukraine supports Somalia’s territorial integrity and warns against dangerous precedents
Ukraine reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia and warns all states against actions that violate international law and could destabilize the region.
Full restoration of damaged substations in Odesa region could take up to two years – DTEK
It will take one to two years to fully restore the substations damaged in Ukraine's southern Odesa region.
Italian government approves decree on further aid to Ukraine – media
The Italian government has approved a decree on further assistance to Ukraine.