Defense Forces control Rodynske, combat operations continue
Rodynske in the Donetsk region is under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
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31 December 2025
Russia reports drone strike on oil refinery in Tuapse
On the night of December 31, drones damaged a pier in the port, an oil refinery, and a gas pipeline in a residential area of the city of Tuapse in Russia.
Four settlements in Kharkiv region hit by Russian strikes, one person killed
A 68-year-old man was killed in the Kharkiv region as a result of a Russian strike.
Russian forces strike Bila Tserkva at night, injuring two people
Russian troops struck Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region at night on December 31, injuring a man and a woman.
Five people wounded due to Russian strikes in Kherson region
Five people were wounded in Russian strikes in the Kherson region over the past 24 hours.
Russians kill three residents of Donetsk region
Over the past day, on December 30, Russian invaders killed three residents of the Donetsk region.
War update: 149 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors hottest
As many as 149 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline on December 30.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 101 of 127 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 101 out of the 127 drones launched by Russian forces against the country since Tuesday evening.
Russia loses 1,000 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,207,910 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 31, 2025, with 1,000 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
One killed, three injured in 697 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian forces carried out 697 attacks on 28 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on December 30, leaving one person dead and three others wounded.
Apartment buildings damaged, three children injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa
Russian drones attacked Odesa overnight, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings.
Quick capture of Zaporizhzhia is impossible; Russian propaganda creates illusion for West — CCD
Russian propaganda is conducting a cognitive operation against the backdrop of fighting in the Zaporizhzhia region, creating the illusion of a possible rapid capture of the city. These actions are primarily aimed at Western audiences and, in reality, are impossible.
Putin orders deployment of reservists to protect ‘critical infrastructure’ from Ukrainian drones
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has signed a “decree” ordering the deployment of reservists to special training assemblies in 2026 to protect critical infrastructure facilities.
Russia's fuel market will become even more vulnerable in 2026 - intel
Russia's fuel industry remains unstable, and in 2026, the vulnerability of the system will increase due to administrative restrictions, financial pressure, and external circumstances.
30 December 2025
War update: 142 clashes along frontline, Russians suffer heavy losses in Pokrovsk sector
On December 30, as many as 142 combat engagements took place along the frontline between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Russians shell Kostiantynivka with tube artillery, civilian killed
In Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Russian invaders shelled the town of Kostiantynivka with tube artillery, killing a civilian.
Zelensky awards Hero of Ukraine title to six more defenders, five posthumously
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to six more defenders, five of them posthumously.
Russia aims to isolate Odesa region from rest of Ukraine – Zelensky
Russia is currently seeking to cut the Odesa region off from the rest of Ukraine by targeting infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russian forces attack bread delivery vehicle in Chernihiv region
Russian troops have attacked civilian vehicles in two villages of the Novhorod-Siverskyi district, Chernihiv region, including a vehicle delivering bread.
Partisans: Russians set up firing positions on embankment in Yevpatoria
In Yevpatoria, in the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians are setting up firing positions on the Tereshkova embankment.
War update: 63 clashes along frontline, fighting ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 63 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire frontline. Fighting is currently ongoing in seven sectors, with Russian forces most actively continuing attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian drones hit two civilian vessels in Ukrainian ports, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked the civilian vessels Emmakris III and Captain Karam with strike drones as the latter was entering a port to load wheat, leaving civilians injured.
Defense forces capture group of Russian assault troops
Ukrainian defenders captured a group of Russian assault troops who were lured out of a forest belt with the help of a drone.
Kremlin refuses to provide evidence of alleged drone attack on Putin's residence
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected the possibility of the Russian authorities providing evidence of an alleged drone attack on the residence of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Russia attacks ports in Odesa region, industrial and port infrastructure damaged
In the Odesa district, Russian drone attacks on the morning of December 30 damaged port and industrial infrastructure, leaving one person injured.
30 houses damaged: Zaporizhzhia shows consequences of Russian air strikes
In Zaporizhzhia, 30 houses were damaged as a result of an enemy attack with guided aerial bombs that took place this morning.
ISW found no evidence to support Lavrov's claim of alleged “Ukrainian attack” on Putin's residence
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) found no evidence to support Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's claim of an alleged “Ukrainian attack” with drones on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's residence in Valday, Novgorod region.
Mandatory evacuation announced from 14 border villages in Chernihiv region
In Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Region, a mandatory evacuation has been announced from 14 border villages across four communities. The decision was made by the regional defense council.
Emergency power cuts in some regions are due to scale of damage – Ministry of Energy
Due to the scale of damage to the energy infrastructure, it is not yet possible to implement hourly power cuts in parts of Kyiv and the Kyiv region, as well as in the Odesa region.
Enemy attempts to cross Siverskyi Donets River and conducts raids from Siversk toward Dronivka – Air Assault Forces
Russian invaders continue attempts to cross the Siverskyi Donets River and to carry out raids from Siversk toward Dronivka.