Number of Russian helicopter sorties over Black Sea - Navy spox
The Russians have reduced the number of helicopter sorties to monitor the Black Sea area.
War
Ukraine’s air raid targets Russian defense industry facilities disguised as civil factories
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenko, says Ukraine attacked “disguised” defense industry facilities in Russia’s Rostov and Leningrad regions.
Jan 8 airstrike on Zaporizhzhia most massive since war-start - administration chief
As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia on January 8, the city saw 123 civilians being injured and another 13 killed. This is the largest casualty toll of a single attack since the start of the full-scale invasion.
War update: 161 clashes, most attacks reported in Pokrovsk axis
A total of 161 combat engagements along the Ukrainian frontlines have been recorded over the past 24 hours.
Ukraine downs 33 Russian drones overnight Friday
Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 33 Russian drones launched overnight, while another 34 UAVs veered off their intended course.
Russian forces kill two civilians in Donetsk region on Thursday
Two civilians were killed in Russia’s strikes on the Donetsk region on Thursday, January 9.
One killed, 16 injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region in past day
On January 9, Russian troops struck 41 settlements in the Kherson region, killing one person and wounding 16 others.
Russian army loses another 1,830 troops in Ukraine over past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to January 10, 2025 amount to nearly 804,930 invaders, including another 1,830 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russian forces shell Zaporizhzhia region 527 times in past day
On Thursday, January 9, Russian occupiers attacked 10 towns and villages in the Zaporizhzhia region 527 times.
UN mission on Zaporizhzhia attack: Glide bombs become one of greatest threats to civilians
Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia city on Wednesday caused the highest number of civilian casualties in a single incident in almost two years.
Russian drones attacked Kherson region about 650 times since start of new year
Since the beginning of 2025, Russian troops have attacked the Kherson region with drones about 650 times.
Drone debris falls on apartment building in Kyiv
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, the wreckage of an enemy drone fell on a multi-story residential building.
09 January 2025
2 civilians killed, 14 wounded in Kherson region during day due to shelling
In Kherson region, two civilians were killed and 14 others were injured during the day as a result of Russian shelling.
Zelensky, Rutte discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, purchasing weapons based on Danish model
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss strengthening the air defense of our country.
Russians attack Mykolaiv with drone, 1 injured
A person was injured as a result of a drone attack in the Korabelny district of Mykolaiv.
Missiles for air defense, joint production: DM of Ukraine meets with Italian DM
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto the issue of missiles for air defense systems that Italy can provide to Ukraine.
Number of casualties in Zaporizhzhia rises to 120 as result of Russian strike
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims of yesterday's air strike has increased to 120.
Defense forces shoot down 3 Iskander-K missiles used by Russians to attack Kryvyi Rih
The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down three Iskander-K ground-launched cruise missiles that Russia used to attack Kryvyi Rih at 14:10 on Thursday, January 9.
Zelensky, Austin discuss situation on battlefield, Ukraine's need for drones, strengthening air defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed the situation on the battlefield, Ukraine's defense needs for various types of drones, and strengthening air defense.
Explosion occurs near government office in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi
In the afternoon of January 9, an explosion occurred near a government agency in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Odesa region.
Kherson air strike increases number of casualties to 10, damages 39 buildings
A Russian air strike on Kherson damaged 39 residential buildings, a university building, and bombs fell on private homes and a kindergarten. The number of victims has increased to ten.
Zelensky urges partners to be "more practical" regarding Macron's idea to have boots on ground in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that the deployment of military contingents from partner countries in Ukraine would one of the best tools to force Russia to peace, and therefore partners should be "more practical" to this end.
Ukrainian forces repel massive Russian assault in Kursk region
Soldiers from the 47th Magura Separate Mechanized Brigade together with other units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled a massive enemy assault in Russia’s Kursk region.
U.S. provides Ukraine with USD 500M aid package
The United States has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 500 million USD.
Around 250 children remain in active combat zones in Donetsk region
In settlements of Donetsk region classified as active combat zones, as many as 250 children remain.
Russians strike Kherson with guided bombs causing injuries, destruction
The Russian forces struck Kherson with three guided aerial bombs, causing destruction and injuries. The bombs hit a business, an educational institution, and a kindergarten.
Russians conducting infantry assaults with small groups on Zaporizhzhia front – NG spox
In the Zaporizhzhia sector of the front, the Russian forces are conducting assault operations with small infantry groups supported by lightweight vehicles.
Russians attack Ukrainian fortifications in Bilohorivka, some positions destroyed
In the Siversk sector of the front, the Ukrainian fortifications in Bilohorivka were attacked.
Russians shell Neslamne village in Kherson region, woman killed
In the morning, a woman was killed in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling of the village of Neslamne of the Bilozerka community.