Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Russia confirms strike on oil depot in Stary Oskol
Zelensky, UK, France sign declaration on multinational force in Ukraine post-war
Minister Keir Starmer on Jan. 6 signed a declaration of intent for a post-war deployment of a multinational force in Ukraine.
The news comes as Zelensky met with European leaders and U.S. envoys in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv, part of Washington's renewed efforts to broker a peace deal with Moscow." KI
Alert Level 3 issued for Mayon volcano as dome collapse triggers pyroclastic density currents, Philippines
intensified dome collapse events and effusive lava extrusion at the summit crater. Since the previous alert raise. PHIVOLCS recorded 346 rockfall events and four volcanic earthquakes, with durations of one to five minutes and lava debris reaching up to 1 km (0.6 miles) down the southern upper slopes." VD
Severe multi-state heatwave drives extreme bushfire risk across southern Australia
"Australia is enduring one of its most intense heatwaves since the 2019–20 Black Summer,
with extreme temperatures, strong winds and dry lightning fuelling catastrophic fire danger across multiple states. Emergency-level bushfires have been reported in South Australia and Victoria, while BOM forecasts indicate the threat will intensify through Friday, before cooler air reaches southern regions at the weekend." W
6.4 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 28 km northeast of Manay, Philippines
The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD
221 combat engagements on front lines
"A total of 221 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
Enemy airstrikes targeted areas near Vozdvyzhivka, Pryluky, Yuliivka, Zelene and Verkhnia Tersa in the Zaporizhzhia region, as well as Havrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukraine's missile forces and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated.
Three combat clashes occurred in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out three airstrikes, dropping eight guided bombs, and conducted 82 shelling attacks, including one using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 Russian assaults near Vovchansk, Starytsia and Prylipky.
In the Kupiansk sector, seven enemy assaults took place. Ukrainian forces repelled attacks near Pishchane, Petropavlivka and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 18 assaults, attempting to break through near Myrne, Zarichne, Derylove, Karpivka, Serednie, and toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Cherneshchyna, Novoserhiivka and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, four Russian assaults toward Riznykivka were repelled.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six engagements took place near Vasiukivka, Chasiv Yar and toward Bondarne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy launched 18 assaults near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka and Kleban-Byk, as well as toward Stepanivka, Ivanopillia, Mykolaipillia and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 44 Russian assaults near Nykonorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Filiia, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Nove Shakhove, Hryshyne and Sukhestske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out 13 assaults near Oleksandrohrad, Verbove, Solodke, Zlahoda, and toward Oleksiivka and Ivanivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 48 enemy attacks near Huliaipole and toward Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zelene and Pryluky.
No offensive actions by the enemy were recorded in the Orikhiv sector.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one Russian assault toward the Antonivskyi Bridge area." Ukrin
Enemy airstrikes targeted areas near Vozdvyzhivka, Pryluky, Yuliivka, Zelene and Verkhnia Tersa in the Zaporizhzhia region, as well as Havrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukraine's missile forces and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 Russian assaults near Vovchansk, Starytsia and Prylipky.
In the Kupiansk sector, seven enemy assaults took place. Ukrainian forces repelled attacks near Pishchane, Petropavlivka and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 18 assaults, attempting to break through near Myrne, Zarichne, Derylove, Karpivka, Serednie, and toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Cherneshchyna, Novoserhiivka and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, four Russian assaults toward Riznykivka were repelled.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six engagements took place near Vasiukivka, Chasiv Yar and toward Bondarne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy launched 18 assaults near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka and Kleban-Byk, as well as toward Stepanivka, Ivanopillia, Mykolaipillia and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 44 Russian assaults near Nykonorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Filiia, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Nove Shakhove, Hryshyne and Sukhestske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out 13 assaults near Oleksandrohrad, Verbove, Solodke, Zlahoda, and toward Oleksiivka and Ivanivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 48 enemy attacks near Huliaipole and toward Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zelene and Pryluky.
No offensive actions by the enemy were recorded in the Orikhiv sector.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one Russian assault toward the Antonivskyi Bridge area." Ukrin
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Moscow reacts after Zelensky appoints granddaughter of Nazi collaborator as adviser
"Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has branded Kiev “a haven for
neo-Nazis” after Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky appointed Chrystia Freeland, a Canadian-born descendant of a documented Nazi collaborator, as his economic development adviser.
Freeland, a leading figure in Canadian politics for over a decade and a virulent Russia critic, has served as Canada’s special envoy for Ukraine’s reconstruction since September. On Monday, Zelensky announced her appointment on Telegram hailing her as an “expert” in economy and finance.
Freeland, however, has a controversial family history. Archival evidence and research show her maternal grandfather, Michael Chomiak, was editor-in-chief of Krakivski Visti, a Ukrainian-language newspaper in occupied Poland and Austria that published Nazi propaganda and anti-Semitic material during World War II. Freeland has long rejected knowledge of these facts." RT
Freeland, a leading figure in Canadian politics for over a decade and a virulent Russia critic, has served as Canada’s special envoy for Ukraine’s reconstruction since September. On Monday, Zelensky announced her appointment on Telegram hailing her as an “expert” in economy and finance.
Freeland, however, has a controversial family history. Archival evidence and research show her maternal grandfather, Michael Chomiak, was editor-in-chief of Krakivski Visti, a Ukrainian-language newspaper in occupied Poland and Austria that published Nazi propaganda and anti-Semitic material during World War II. Freeland has long rejected knowledge of these facts." RT
5.7 Earthquake - Shimane, 232 km west of Osaka, Osaka, Japan
"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 232 km (144 mi) away from Osaka, Osaka, Japan, in
the morning at 10.18 am local time (GMT +9).
The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The earthquake was felt over a large region.. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD
Trump Flips, Has More Info: Ukraine Didn't Target Putin Residence With Drones
"The US President explained American officials had determined that Ukraine did not do it.
According to his newest remarks:
Trump said that "something happened nearby" Putin’s residence but that Americans officials didn't find the Russian president’s residence was targeted.
"I don’t believe that strike happened," Trump told reporters as he traveled back to Washington on Sunday after spending two weeks at his home in Florida. "We don’t believe that happened, now that we’ve been able to check." ZH
Trump said that "something happened nearby" Putin’s residence but that Americans officials didn't find the Russian president’s residence was targeted.
"I don’t believe that strike happened," Trump told reporters as he traveled back to Washington on Sunday after spending two weeks at his home in Florida. "We don’t believe that happened, now that we’ve been able to check." ZH
Swiss Authorities Freeze Assets Linked To Venezuela's Maduro After US Capture
Confusion As Sporadic Gunfire Erupts Near Venezuela's Presidential Palace Soon After Rodriguez Sworn In
"A mere hours after widespread American mainstream media reports named Maduro's staunchly 'loyal' Vice Presedent Delcy RodrÃguez a CIA/US military informer who cooperated with the Trump-ordered invasion which ousted and kidnapped the country's sitting head of state to US soil, there are reports of heavy gunfire engulfing the Venezuelan capital, near the presidential palace. Though there are conflicting reports.
CNN is confirming that something - though we don't know exactly what - is going down (somewhat to be expected after an apparent coup supported by US military invasion):
Gunfire heard near Venezuelan presidential palace: Gunfire was heard in the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Monday night, near the Miraflores presidential palace.
Videos geolocated by CNN show what appear to be lights from drones and anti-aircraft fire across the night sky.
It’s unclear what the situation is related to. CNN has reached out to Venezuela’s ministries of communication and foreign affairs for more information.
Celebratory gunfire? The counter-revolution begins? False trigger of anti-air defenses? Or the storming of the presidential palace... BREAKING: Venezuelan Security Forces Open Fire on Unidentified Drones Over Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas.
There are competing reports that the mayhem was triggered by an inbound civilian or hobby drone mistaken for a threat." ZeroHedge
Gunfire heard near Venezuelan presidential palace: Gunfire was heard in the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Monday night, near the Miraflores presidential palace.
Videos geolocated by CNN show what appear to be lights from drones and anti-aircraft fire across the night sky.
It’s unclear what the situation is related to. CNN has reached out to Venezuela’s ministries of communication and foreign affairs for more information.
Celebratory gunfire? The counter-revolution begins? False trigger of anti-air defenses? Or the storming of the presidential palace... BREAKING: Venezuelan Security Forces Open Fire on Unidentified Drones Over Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas.
There are competing reports that the mayhem was triggered by an inbound civilian or hobby drone mistaken for a threat." ZeroHedge
191 frontline clashes over past day
"Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 191 combat engagements with Russian invaders along the frontline.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven clusters of enemy personnel, two command posts, one Tor surface-to-air missile system, two UAV control points, four artillery pieces, and two other key Russian targets.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out five airstrikes dropping 15 aerial bombs and 94 shelling attacks, including three MLRS strikes.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians launched five attacks near Vovchansk, Prylipky, and toward Kutkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces conducted three attacks toward Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, and Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, Russian invaders carried out nine attacks attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Nadiia, Zarichne, and toward Drobysheve, Stavky, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled seven enemy assaults near Sviato-Pokrovske, Pazene, and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, no enemy offensive actions were reported.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 21 clashes near Oleksandro-Shultyno, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Stepanivka, Ivanopillia, Kostiantynivka, Berestok, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 43 Russian assaults near Chervonyi Lyman, Sukhetske, Zatyshok, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Filiia, and toward Hryshyne and Ivanivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were 14 enemy attacks near Vyshneve, Zlahoda, Sichneve, Oleksandrohrad, Sosnivka, and toward Ivanivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces stopped 46 Russian attempts near Uspenivka, Solodke, Huliaipole, and toward Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zelene, and Pryluky.
In the Orikhiv sector, two clashes occurred near Plavni and toward Prymorske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy conducted two unsuccessful attacks on Ukrainian positions.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven clusters of enemy personnel, two command posts, one Tor surface-to-air missile system, two UAV control points, four artillery pieces, and two other key Russian targets.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians launched five attacks near Vovchansk, Prylipky, and toward Kutkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces conducted three attacks toward Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, and Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, Russian invaders carried out nine attacks attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Nadiia, Zarichne, and toward Drobysheve, Stavky, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled seven enemy assaults near Sviato-Pokrovske, Pazene, and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, no enemy offensive actions were reported.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, there were 21 clashes near Oleksandro-Shultyno, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Stepanivka, Ivanopillia, Kostiantynivka, Berestok, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 43 Russian assaults near Chervonyi Lyman, Sukhetske, Zatyshok, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Dachne, Filiia, and toward Hryshyne and Ivanivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were 14 enemy attacks near Vyshneve, Zlahoda, Sichneve, Oleksandrohrad, Sosnivka, and toward Ivanivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces stopped 46 Russian attempts near Uspenivka, Solodke, Huliaipole, and toward Dobropillia, Varvarivka, Zelene, and Pryluky.
In the Orikhiv sector, two clashes occurred near Plavni and toward Prymorske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy conducted two unsuccessful attacks on Ukrainian positions.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin
Monday, January 5, 2026
Head of Holocaust remembrance center says he was ‘right’ to turn down Zelensky
"The chairman of the Jerusalem-based Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center has said it was the right decision to reject a request from Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky to deliver a speech at the institution.
Kiev’s ambassador to Israel approached the center soon after the Ukraine conflict escalated in February 2022, asking if Zelensky would be allowed to address members of the national legislature and other officials at the site during an event which would be broadcast internationally. The request was turned down.
According to the chairman of the center, Dani Dayan, he expected Zelensky to draw parallels between the Holocaust and the Ukraine conflict – something that he found unacceptable. “I immediately understood what he was getting at,” Dayan told the German newspaper NOZ in an interview published on Saturday. “Not every war crime is genocide, and not every genocide is a Holocaust.”
Dayan also admitted that he would likely have had to intervene and “interrupt” Zelensky during the event to prevent the Ukrainian leader from distorting history.
“In Ukraine, there were not only victims of the Holocaust. Ukrainians were also [Nazi] accomplices, and, in some cases, primary perpetrators,” Dayan told NOZ, adding that canceling the event was the “right” thing to do." RT
According to the chairman of the center, Dani Dayan, he expected Zelensky to draw parallels between the Holocaust and the Ukraine conflict – something that he found unacceptable. “I immediately understood what he was getting at,” Dayan told the German newspaper NOZ in an interview published on Saturday. “Not every war crime is genocide, and not every genocide is a Holocaust.”
Dayan also admitted that he would likely have had to intervene and “interrupt” Zelensky during the event to prevent the Ukrainian leader from distorting history.
“In Ukraine, there were not only victims of the Holocaust. Ukrainians were also [Nazi] accomplices, and, in some cases, primary perpetrators,” Dayan told NOZ, adding that canceling the event was the “right” thing to do." RT
Khamenei's Moscow escape plan revealed as Iran faces potential regime collapse
"The supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reportedly has an "escape plan" that involves fleeing to Russia if the current nationwide protests continue to intensify, British newspaper The Times reported on Sunday.
The plan, called "Plan B" by the British report, would include 86-year-old Khamenei and 20 close people, including family and aides.
It will also involve a way of taking his vast asset network, which, according to a 2013 Reuters investigation cited by The Times, is valued at about $95 billion, and includes the Setad organization, one of the most powerful organizations in Iran, and the Ayatollah's system of semi-state charitable foundations known for their financial obfuscation.
“The ‘plan B’ is for Khamenei and his very close circle of associates and family, including his son and nominated heir apparent, Mojtaba,” The Times said, citing intelligence sources." msn
It will also involve a way of taking his vast asset network, which, according to a 2013 Reuters investigation cited by The Times, is valued at about $95 billion, and includes the Setad organization, one of the most powerful organizations in Iran, and the Ayatollah's system of semi-state charitable foundations known for their financial obfuscation.
“The ‘plan B’ is for Khamenei and his very close circle of associates and family, including his son and nominated heir apparent, Mojtaba,” The Times said, citing intelligence sources." msn
Attack by over 20 drones reported in Moscow, airports impose restrictions
Record-breaking King Tides flood San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California coast
California coast on Friday and Saturday, January 2-3, 2026, causing widespread coastal flooding across multiple counties. Tide gauges across the region recorded water levels up to 0.76 m (2.5 feet) above normal, breaking multiple records and prompting road closures, flood warnings, and emergency advisories." W
5.7 Earthquake - Indian Ocean, 364 km north of Prince Edward Island, South Africa
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
154 clashes
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 154 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 93 shelling attacks, including one using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled seven enemy attacks in the areas of Vovchansk, Starytsia, Prylipky, Fyholivka, and toward Izbytske and Kutkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attempted to advance three times during the day in the areas of Stepova Novoselivka, Pershotravneve, and toward Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian positions nine times near the settlements of Novoselivka, Kolodiazne, and Torske. One engagement is still ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled six enemy attacks near Dronivka, Siversk, and Sviato-Pokrovske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one combat engagement took place near Stupochky.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 17 times. The main offensive efforts were concentrated in the areas of Pleshchiivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Rusyn Yar, Yablunivka, and toward Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, invading units attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 47 times near the settlements of Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Novopavlivka. Fighting is still ongoing in some locations.
Today in this sector, Ukrainian soldiers neutralized 121 invaders, including 95 killed. They also destroyed 29 UAVs, ten vehicles, a satellite communications terminal, three ground robotic systems, and three ammunition depots. In addition, Ukrainian forces hit one tank and three vehicles.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched 22 attacks near the settlements of Zelenyi Hai, Oleksandrohrad, Sosnivka, Vorone, Oleksiivka, Vyshneve, Solodke, and Yehorivka. Two engagements are still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces repelled and stopped 53 Russian attacks in the areas of Zelenyi, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Dorozhnianka, and toward Sviatopetrivka.
Ukrainian troops also repelled six enemy offensive attempts in the Orikhiv sector near Mala Tokmachka, Shcherbaky, and Stepove." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 93 shelling attacks, including one using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled seven enemy attacks in the areas of Vovchansk, Starytsia, Prylipky, Fyholivka, and toward Izbytske and Kutkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attempted to advance three times during the day in the areas of Stepova Novoselivka, Pershotravneve, and toward Petropavlivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled six enemy attacks near Dronivka, Siversk, and Sviato-Pokrovske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one combat engagement took place near Stupochky.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 17 times. The main offensive efforts were concentrated in the areas of Pleshchiivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Rusyn Yar, Yablunivka, and toward Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, invading units attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 47 times near the settlements of Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Novopavlivka. Fighting is still ongoing in some locations.
Today in this sector, Ukrainian soldiers neutralized 121 invaders, including 95 killed. They also destroyed 29 UAVs, ten vehicles, a satellite communications terminal, three ground robotic systems, and three ammunition depots. In addition, Ukrainian forces hit one tank and three vehicles.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched 22 attacks near the settlements of Zelenyi Hai, Oleksandrohrad, Sosnivka, Vorone, Oleksiivka, Vyshneve, Solodke, and Yehorivka. Two engagements are still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces repelled and stopped 53 Russian attacks in the areas of Zelenyi, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Dorozhnianka, and toward Sviatopetrivka.
Ukrainian troops also repelled six enemy offensive attempts in the Orikhiv sector near Mala Tokmachka, Shcherbaky, and Stepove." Ukrin
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Venezuela’s vice president in Russia after U.S. operation
"Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy RodrÃguez is currently in Russia following a U.S. attack on
Venezuela, Reuters reported, citing four sources familiar with her movements.
Three additional sources said her brother, Jorge RodrÃguez, the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly, remains in the capital, Caracas.
Reuters noted that earlier on Jan. 3 — the same day reports emerged about Delcy RodrÃguez’s presence in Russia — she appeared on state television calling for proof that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were alive. Jorge RodrÃguez has not appeared publicly since the attack." NV
Three additional sources said her brother, Jorge RodrÃguez, the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly, remains in the capital, Caracas.
Reuters noted that earlier on Jan. 3 — the same day reports emerged about Delcy RodrÃguez’s presence in Russia — she appeared on state television calling for proof that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were alive. Jorge RodrÃguez has not appeared publicly since the attack." NV
America’s Rivals Quietly Impressed By US Military After Maduro Capture
"In a striking on-air assessment that cut against the network’s usual tone, CNN reported that America’s top global rivals are quietly taking note of the U.S. military’s capabilities following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.
During a segment on CNN, senior military analyst James Stavridis argued that while adversaries will loudly condemn the operation in public, the reality behind closed doors is far different.
“All three predictably will deplore this kind of activity publicly,” Stavridis said, referring to Russia, China, and Iran. “Privately, they will be impressed with the military capability here. I would argue none of those three militaries could have executed an operation like this.”
Stavridis added that this realization is not insignificant on the world stage. “That’s not a bad thought to pop up in Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran these days,” he said." TP
“All three predictably will deplore this kind of activity publicly,” Stavridis said, referring to Russia, China, and Iran. “Privately, they will be impressed with the military capability here. I would argue none of those three militaries could have executed an operation like this.”
Stavridis added that this realization is not insignificant on the world stage. “That’s not a bad thought to pop up in Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran these days,” he said." TP
Venezuela will be governed by US until 'safe, proper, and judicious transition,' Trump says, as Maduro arrives at detention center
"Maduro arrived at a military base in New York around 5:30 p.m. local time and arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn around 9 p.m.. He is being charged with narcoterrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession of machineguns and destructive devices against the United States.
In a press conference on Jan. 3, Trump said that Venezuela will be governed by the U.S. until a "safe, proper, and judicious transition" could take place.
He noted that a second and "much larger" attack wave could take place and had been planned out, but likely won't have to happen anymore following the operation's success.
"All political and military figures in Venezuela should understand that what happened to Maduro can happen to them, and it will happen to them, if they aren't just, fair, and even to their people," Trump warned.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court late on Jan. 3 appointed Maduro's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as the country's acting president.
Trump said that U.S. oil companies plan to now spend billions of dollars in Venezuela in order to fix the "badly broken" oil infrastructure and start making money for the country, with the eventual goal of selling "large amounts of oil" to other governments.
The administration's foreign policy decision in Venezuela were referred to by Trump as an example of following the Monroe Doctrine strategy and asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
"Under the now deposed dictator Maduro, Venezuela was increasingly hosting foreign adversaries in our region and acquiring menacing offensive weapons that could threaten U.S. interests and lives, " Trump said.
"These actions were in violation of the core principles of American foreign policy dating back more than two centuries, from the Monroe Doctrine. They now call it the Donroe Doctrine." KI
In a press conference on Jan. 3, Trump said that Venezuela will be governed by the U.S. until a "safe, proper, and judicious transition" could take place.
"All political and military figures in Venezuela should understand that what happened to Maduro can happen to them, and it will happen to them, if they aren't just, fair, and even to their people," Trump warned.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court late on Jan. 3 appointed Maduro's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as the country's acting president.
Trump said that U.S. oil companies plan to now spend billions of dollars in Venezuela in order to fix the "badly broken" oil infrastructure and start making money for the country, with the eventual goal of selling "large amounts of oil" to other governments.
The administration's foreign policy decision in Venezuela were referred to by Trump as an example of following the Monroe Doctrine strategy and asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
"Under the now deposed dictator Maduro, Venezuela was increasingly hosting foreign adversaries in our region and acquiring menacing offensive weapons that could threaten U.S. interests and lives, " Trump said.
"These actions were in violation of the core principles of American foreign policy dating back more than two centuries, from the Monroe Doctrine. They now call it the Donroe Doctrine." KI
5.0 Earthquake - Solomon Sea, 201 km southeast of Lolobau Island, Papua New Guinea
New Guinea in the morning at 8.25 am local time (GMT +10). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
211 clashes along frontline
"211 combat clashes took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Air strikes targeted the settlements of Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Rizdvianka and Bilohiria in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Aircraft, missile troops and artillery of Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck three enemy concentration areas.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces carried out 72 shelling attacks on settlements and positions of Ukrainian troops.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian defensive positions 19 times near the settlements of Vovchansk, Starytsia, Prylipky, and toward Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops launched 14 attacks on the Ukrainian Defense Forces positions near Synkivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and toward Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Hlushkivka, Bohuslavka, Kucherivka and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian invaders attacked 22 times, attempting to breach the defenses near Novoselivka, Myrne, Zarichne, Yampil, and toward the settlements of Olhivka, Ozerne, Drobysheve and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy offensive actions near the settlement of Dronivka and toward Zakitne and Nykyforivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations since the start of the day, the General Staff noted.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 18 attacks near the settlements of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Kleban-Byk, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Ivanopillia, Berestok and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 40 Russian assault actions near the settlements of Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Zatyshok, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Serhiivka and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian troops carried out 21 attacks near the settlements of Yalta, Vorone, Vyshneve, Solodke, Zlahoda, Rybne, as well as toward Sosnivka and Andriivka-Klevtsove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 36 enemy attempts to advance near the settlements of Huliaipole, Uspenivka and Dorozhnianka, as well as toward Dobropillia and Zelene.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Stepove and Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled two Russian attacks toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Air strikes targeted the settlements of Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Rizdvianka and Bilohiria in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Aircraft, missile troops and artillery of Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck three enemy concentration areas.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces carried out 72 shelling attacks on settlements and positions of Ukrainian troops.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops launched 14 attacks on the Ukrainian Defense Forces positions near Synkivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and toward Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Hlushkivka, Bohuslavka, Kucherivka and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian invaders attacked 22 times, attempting to breach the defenses near Novoselivka, Myrne, Zarichne, Yampil, and toward the settlements of Olhivka, Ozerne, Drobysheve and Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy offensive actions near the settlement of Dronivka and toward Zakitne and Nykyforivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations since the start of the day, the General Staff noted.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 18 attacks near the settlements of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Kleban-Byk, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Ivanopillia, Berestok and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 40 Russian assault actions near the settlements of Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Zatyshok, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Serhiivka and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian troops carried out 21 attacks near the settlements of Yalta, Vorone, Vyshneve, Solodke, Zlahoda, Rybne, as well as toward Sosnivka and Andriivka-Klevtsove.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 36 enemy attempts to advance near the settlements of Huliaipole, Uspenivka and Dorozhnianka, as well as toward Dobropillia and Zelene.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Stepove and Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled two Russian attacks toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader calls for talks with demonstrators
"Iran’s supreme leader has acknowledged the unrest sweeping the country and offered to speak to protesters.
In a rare move on Saturday, Ali Khamenei distinguished between legitimate demonstrators and “rioters” – in his first public comments since the protests began last weekend in Tehran.
“Protest is justified, but protest is different from rioting,” he said. “We talk with protesters, but talking with rioters is useless. Rioters must be put in their place.”
It came as Iranian security forces killed at least three more people hours after Donald Trump, the US president, threatened to intervene.
The deaths on Friday night raised the toll to at least 10 since demonstrations over the country’s economic crisis began on Sunday. The unrest has since evolved into anti-regime protests." msn
“Protest is justified, but protest is different from rioting,” he said. “We talk with protesters, but talking with rioters is useless. Rioters must be put in their place.”
It came as Iranian security forces killed at least three more people hours after Donald Trump, the US president, threatened to intervene.
The deaths on Friday night raised the toll to at least 10 since demonstrations over the country’s economic crisis began on Sunday. The unrest has since evolved into anti-regime protests." msn
Russia condemns US ‘aggression’ against Venezuela
Chinese Colonization of Taiwan ‘Unstoppable,’ Xi Jinping Declares in New Year Message
"Genocidal communist dictator Xi Jinping proclaimed that the Chinese oppressed by his
Communist Party and the nation of Taiwan “share a bond of blood and kinship,” insisting that China’s colonization of Taiwan was “unstoppable” in an address to mark the new year.
Speaking on New Year’s Eve, Xi used his address to celebrate his regime’s alleged successes, including claiming that China’s weakened economy was in reality more robust than analysts have indicated and that China would always “stand on the right side of history” regarding international conflicts." Breitbart
Speaking on New Year’s Eve, Xi used his address to celebrate his regime’s alleged successes, including claiming that China’s weakened economy was in reality more robust than analysts have indicated and that China would always “stand on the right side of history” regarding international conflicts." Breitbart
Maduro "Effed Around & Found Out"; Trump Says 'We Will Run Venezuela' Until Safe Transition After Operation 'Absolute Resolve'
"Operation 'Absolute Resolve': US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in an early morning raid and sent him to the US to face criminal charges.
No servicemembers or military equipment was lost
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted.
Trump: "We're going to stay [in Venezuela] until such time as the proper transition can take place.”
Caine: "Operation Absolute Resolve, was discreet, precise, and conducted during the darkest hours of January 2nd"
Hegseth: Maduro "effed around and found out"
Trump: "[Colombia's Pedro] is making cocaine and they're sending it into the United States, so he does have to watch his ass,"
Rubio: "if I were in power in Cuba, I'd be very worried right now"
Maduro has arrived on US soil." ZeroHedge
No servicemembers or military equipment was lost
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted.
Trump: "We're going to stay [in Venezuela] until such time as the proper transition can take place.”
Caine: "Operation Absolute Resolve, was discreet, precise, and conducted during the darkest hours of January 2nd"
Hegseth: Maduro "effed around and found out"
Trump: "[Colombia's Pedro] is making cocaine and they're sending it into the United States, so he does have to watch his ass,"
Rubio: "if I were in power in Cuba, I'd be very worried right now"
Maduro has arrived on US soil." ZeroHedge
5.2 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 187 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia
r at least not reported so)." VD
191 frontline clashes
"Ukrainian Defense Forces clashed 191 times with Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 63 times, including two rocket artillery strikes.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 16 attacks near Vovchansk, Starytsia, Prylipky, and toward Izbytske. Two encounters are ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions 14 times in areas including Synkivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Hlushkivka, Bohuslavka, Kucherivka, and Kurylivka. Four clashes are still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces carried out 22 attacks attempting to advance near Novoselivka, Myrne, Zarichne, Yampil, and toward Olhivka, Ozerne, Drobysheve, and Stavky. Two clashes continue.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy attacks near Dronivka, Zakitne, and Nykiforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy attempted 18 times to breach Ukrainian defenses near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Kleban-Byk, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Ivanopillia, Berestka, and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces carried out 31 assaults near Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Zatyshok, Filiia, and toward Bilytske. Fighting continues at four locations. Ukrainian forces reportedly neutralized 33 invaders, 19 of them irreversibly, destroyed 31 drones, one special vehicle, and four personnel shelters.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 17 enemy attacks near Yalta, Vorone, Vyshneve, Solodke, Zlahoda, and Rybne, as well as toward Sosnivka and Andriivka-Klevtsove. Two clashes continue.
In the Huliaipole sector, 33 combat encounters were recorded, with the enemy attempting to advance near Huliaipole, Uspenivka, Dorozhnianka, and toward Dobropillia and Zelene. Russian aviation struck settlements including Zaliznychne, Vozdvyzhivka, Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Rizdvianka, and Bilohiria.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Stepove and Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled two enemy attacks." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 63 times, including two rocket artillery strikes.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 16 attacks near Vovchansk, Starytsia, Prylipky, and toward Izbytske. Two encounters are ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions 14 times in areas including Synkivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Hlushkivka, Bohuslavka, Kucherivka, and Kurylivka. Four clashes are still ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy attacks near Dronivka, Zakitne, and Nykiforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy attempted 18 times to breach Ukrainian defenses near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Kleban-Byk, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Ivanopillia, Berestka, and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces carried out 31 assaults near Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Kotlyne, Udachne, Zatyshok, Filiia, and toward Bilytske. Fighting continues at four locations. Ukrainian forces reportedly neutralized 33 invaders, 19 of them irreversibly, destroyed 31 drones, one special vehicle, and four personnel shelters.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 17 enemy attacks near Yalta, Vorone, Vyshneve, Solodke, Zlahoda, and Rybne, as well as toward Sosnivka and Andriivka-Klevtsove. Two clashes continue.
In the Huliaipole sector, 33 combat encounters were recorded, with the enemy attempting to advance near Huliaipole, Uspenivka, Dorozhnianka, and toward Dobropillia and Zelene. Russian aviation struck settlements including Zaliznychne, Vozdvyzhivka, Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Rizdvianka, and Bilohiria.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Stepove and Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled two enemy attacks." Ukrin
5.9 Earthquake - Southeast Indian Ridge
Friday, January 2, 2026
Trump Threatens Attack on Iran ‘Locked and Loaded’ to Defend Protesters
"Trump announced in a message on his website, Truth Social, on
“If Iran shots [sic] and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue,” President Trump wrote. “We are locked and loaded and ready to go. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Breitbart
6.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Mexico City
Ukraine's HUR faked death of top anti-Putin Russian commander, claimed Kremlin bounty money
"Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) faked the death of Denis Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), and claimed the bounty placed on his head by Russia's intelligence service, HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov revealed on Jan. 1.
"Welcome back to life," Budanov said on a Telegram video, while congratulating Kapustin and the intelligence team involved in the operation.
The announcement follows reports published on Dec. 27 stating that Kapustin, also known by his nom de guerre "White Rex," had been killed during a combat mission in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. In its Jan. 1 statement, HUR said those reports were part of a complex special operation that misled Russian intelligence services.
Russian intelligence services had ordered his assassination and allocated a bounty of $500,000 for the successful completion of the assassination.
"Our side also obtained the funds allocated by Russian intelligence services to carry out this crime," Budanov was told by the commander of the Timur special unit in the video.
"As of now, the RDK commander is on Ukrainian territory and is preparing to continue carrying out assigned tasks,."
Budanov welcomed Kapustin during the briefing.
The Russian Volunteer Corps, led by Kapustin, carried out cross-border incursions into Russia's Belgorod and Kursk oblasts in 2023 and 2024, operating alongside other anti-Kremlin Russian formations linked to Ukraine's defense and security forces, like the Freedom of Russia Legion and the Siberian Battalion."
"Welcome back to life," Budanov said on a Telegram video, while congratulating Kapustin and the intelligence team involved in the operation.
Russian intelligence services had ordered his assassination and allocated a bounty of $500,000 for the successful completion of the assassination.
"Our side also obtained the funds allocated by Russian intelligence services to carry out this crime," Budanov was told by the commander of the Timur special unit in the video.
"As of now, the RDK commander is on Ukrainian territory and is preparing to continue carrying out assigned tasks,."
Budanov welcomed Kapustin during the briefing.
The Russian Volunteer Corps, led by Kapustin, carried out cross-border incursions into Russia's Belgorod and Kursk oblasts in 2023 and 2024, operating alongside other anti-Kremlin Russian formations linked to Ukraine's defense and security forces, like the Freedom of Russia Legion and the Siberian Battalion."
KI
Ukraine strikes Rosneft oil plant in fiery drone attack
"Ukrainian drones have once again struck deep inside Russian territory — this time targeting a
vital oil refinery and port in the southern city of Tuapse. The Rosneft facility, which includes the key ELOU-AVT-12 crude processing unit, went up in flames after the attack. Explosions lit up the night sky, with eyewitnesses reporting 15 to 20 blasts. This marks at least the 8th time Ukraine has targeted this location since the war began, dealing yet another blow to Russia’s oil export operations." msn
5.2 Earthquake - Coral Sea, 117 km southeast of Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu
Ex-Iranian Air Force pilot tells military to defend protesters
"A former Iranian Air Force pilot on Thursday urged those in the country’s military to safeguard Iranian citizens and not the interests of the government, as protests turned deadly.
In a video shared by Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, Colonel Fereydoun
Ezzedasti said that while he wore a military uniform many years ago, his service never ended.
“A soldier is responsible for safeguarding the life, security and honor of his own nation until his last breath,” Ezzedasti said in the clip. “Today, the noble nation of Iran, weary yet steadfast, has pinned its hopes on you. You have donned this uniform to defend your fellow countrymen; not to suppress them.”
In the 2 1/2-minute clip, Ezzedasti, who served during the Iran-Iraq war, said soldiers must stand alongside the nation, not against it, during sensitive times.
“Instead of aiming weapons at them, be their refuge and support,” he said, as it was reported that protests were spreading across Iran. Videos showed demonstrators gathered in various cities, at times with the sound of gunfire in the background." msn
In a video shared by Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, Colonel Fereydoun
“A soldier is responsible for safeguarding the life, security and honor of his own nation until his last breath,” Ezzedasti said in the clip. “Today, the noble nation of Iran, weary yet steadfast, has pinned its hopes on you. You have donned this uniform to defend your fellow countrymen; not to suppress them.”
In the 2 1/2-minute clip, Ezzedasti, who served during the Iran-Iraq war, said soldiers must stand alongside the nation, not against it, during sensitive times.
“Instead of aiming weapons at them, be their refuge and support,” he said, as it was reported that protests were spreading across Iran. Videos showed demonstrators gathered in various cities, at times with the sound of gunfire in the background." msn
Tehran launches violent crackdown on protesters
Protesters vowed not to back down amid a violent regime crackdown in which riot squads opened fire on demonstrators and carried out mass arrests.
More cities joined the protests as night fell and clashes intensified in several locations, which forced officials to send in reinforcements.
Authorities said a volunteer member of the Basij paramilitary force was also killed in western Kuhdasht, and dozens of people were arrested as riot police and plainclothes agents attempted to contain the protests.
Protesters in more than a dozen cities chanted, “this year is a year of blood, Seyyed Ali will be overthrown” and “death to the dictator,” referring to supreme leader Ali Khamenei." msn
Tropical Cyclone Hayley bears down on Western Australia as man dies in north Queensland floods
"A man has died in floodwaters in Australia’s far north as residents on the other side of the country prepare for a major cyclone as it made landfall.
Police were called to the man’s submerged vehicle in the northern Queensland town of Normanton about 3pm on Tuesday.
The man, aged in his 70s, was found dead inside his car.
In Australia’s north-west, Tropical Cyclone Hayley made landfall on Tuesday night with residents in Beagle Bay, Cockatoo Island and Derby warned it was too late to leave.
“Gales with damaging wind gusts to 100 km/h are occurring over areas from north of Derby through to Cockatoo Island, and may extend further north towards Kuri Bay early on Wednesday morning,” the BoM said. “Gales should then ease during Wednesday morning as Hayley moves further inland and weakens.” Guardian
The man, aged in his 70s, was found dead inside his car.
In Australia’s north-west, Tropical Cyclone Hayley made landfall on Tuesday night with residents in Beagle Bay, Cockatoo Island and Derby warned it was too late to leave.
“Gales with damaging wind gusts to 100 km/h are occurring over areas from north of Derby through to Cockatoo Island, and may extend further north towards Kuri Bay early on Wednesday morning,” the BoM said. “Gales should then ease during Wednesday morning as Hayley moves further inland and weakens.” Guardian
131 clashes on front line
"131 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
The Russian army carried out air strikes on the areas of Verkhnia Tersa, Lyubytske, and Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region; Andriivka-Klevtsove in the Donetsk region; Mykhailivka in the Kherson region; and Zatoka in the Odesa region.
The Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery of the Defense Forces struck two areas where Russian personnel were concentrated and a Russian UAV control point.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the invaders carried out one air strike using three guided bombs and carried out 84 shellings, including two with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attempted six times to break through the defensive lines near Vovchansk, toward Obukhivka, and Dovhenke.
Seven enemy attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Defense Forces repelled Russian assaults toward Novoplatonivka, Bohuslavka, Kurylivka, Shyikivka, and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 11 attacks, aiming to break through the defenses near Novoselivka, Yampil, Zarichne, and toward Stavky and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders thwarted a Russian attempt to advance in the Serebrianka area.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 16 attacks in the areas of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Yablunivka, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Torske, Rusyne Yar, and toward Sofiivka and Ivanopil.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 33 Russian army assaults in the areas of Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Filiia, Hryshyne, and toward Novopavlivka, Kucheriiv Yar, Bilytske, Novopidhorodnie, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out 15 attacks near Zlahoda, Rybne, Zelenyi Hai, and toward Andriivka-Klevtsove and Pryvillia.
In the Huliaipole sector, there were 15 Russian attacks in the areas of Huliaipole, Solodke, and Bilohiria." Ukrin
The Russian army carried out air strikes on the areas of Verkhnia Tersa, Lyubytske, and Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region; Andriivka-Klevtsove in the Donetsk region; Mykhailivka in the Kherson region; and Zatoka in the Odesa region.
The Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery of the Defense Forces struck two areas where Russian personnel were concentrated and a Russian UAV control point.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attempted six times to break through the defensive lines near Vovchansk, toward Obukhivka, and Dovhenke.
Seven enemy attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Defense Forces repelled Russian assaults toward Novoplatonivka, Bohuslavka, Kurylivka, Shyikivka, and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 11 attacks, aiming to break through the defenses near Novoselivka, Yampil, Zarichne, and toward Stavky and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders thwarted a Russian attempt to advance in the Serebrianka area.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 16 attacks in the areas of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Yablunivka, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Torske, Rusyne Yar, and toward Sofiivka and Ivanopil.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 33 Russian army assaults in the areas of Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Filiia, Hryshyne, and toward Novopavlivka, Kucheriiv Yar, Bilytske, Novopidhorodnie, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out 15 attacks near Zlahoda, Rybne, Zelenyi Hai, and toward Andriivka-Klevtsove and Pryvillia.
In the Huliaipole sector, there were 15 Russian attacks in the areas of Huliaipole, Solodke, and Bilohiria." Ukrin
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Ukrainian drones target Moscow during Putin’s New Year address
"Multiple Ukrainian long-range drones were intercepted as they headed toward Moscow on.webp)
New Year’s Eve, Moscow’s Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has announced. No casualties or damage have been reported.
“The Russian air defense forces have destroyed one UAV flying toward Moscow,” Sobyanin wrote on Telegram at 11:55pm, just as Russian President Vladimir Putin began delivering his traditional New Year’s Eve address.
Another drone was downed shortly after midnight, while seven more were intercepted between 2am and 4am Thursday, Sobyanin said, adding that emergency services specialists are working at the crash sites." RT
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“The Russian air defense forces have destroyed one UAV flying toward Moscow,” Sobyanin wrote on Telegram at 11:55pm, just as Russian President Vladimir Putin began delivering his traditional New Year’s Eve address.
Another drone was downed shortly after midnight, while seven more were intercepted between 2am and 4am Thursday, Sobyanin said, adding that emergency services specialists are working at the crash sites." RT
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