Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Russians shell Kostiantynivka with tube artillery, civilian killed
Iranian protests expand beyond economy as students demand freedom, end to regime rule
"University students in different cities in Iran joined protests against the regime Tuesday by
chanting slogans that included “student, be the voice of your people,” and “death to Islamic Republic.”
The protests began Sunday in downtown Tehran as the Iranian currency hit a new low, but they have since expanded in size and scope, moving beyond the narrower cause of the economy to "freedom and equality" and an end to the regime, evident in the slogans protesters are chanting.
Many shop owners in two major malls in downtown Tehran and in other cities have closed their stores and joined the demonstrations, as severe uncertainty remains in the country’s currency trade market following a sharp decline in the value of the rial, the national currency.
Amid the widespread protests and the currency plunging to a new record low, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted the resignation of the head of the country's Central Bank on Monday, IRNA reported." msn
The protests began Sunday in downtown Tehran as the Iranian currency hit a new low, but they have since expanded in size and scope, moving beyond the narrower cause of the economy to "freedom and equality" and an end to the regime, evident in the slogans protesters are chanting.
Many shop owners in two major malls in downtown Tehran and in other cities have closed their stores and joined the demonstrations, as severe uncertainty remains in the country’s currency trade market following a sharp decline in the value of the rial, the national currency.
Amid the widespread protests and the currency plunging to a new record low, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted the resignation of the head of the country's Central Bank on Monday, IRNA reported." msn
5.5 Earthquake - southwest of Isen, Kagoshima-ken, Japan
"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the East China Sea near Tokuno Shima island,
Japan, in the afternoon at 5.12 pm local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was felt widely in the area. 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
The quake was felt widely in the area. 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
'Bribes For Votes' Scheme Uncovered In Ukraine Parliament Involves Members Of Zelensky's Party
"Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have announced charges against members of an
organized crime group that operated in the Verkhovna Rada.
Among the suspects are five members of parliament from Volodymyr Zelensky’s party.
According to investigators’ findings, MPs were paid to influence decisions made in the legislative chamber in a persistent and well-organized manner.
In an official statement posted on Telegram, NABU announced that, in cooperation with SAP, an undercover investigation had identified an organized criminal group that included serving members of Ukraine’s parliament.
The investigation’s findings indicate that members of this group accepted illegal benefits in exchange for votes in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine." ZH
Among the suspects are five members of parliament from Volodymyr Zelensky’s party.
According to investigators’ findings, MPs were paid to influence decisions made in the legislative chamber in a persistent and well-organized manner.
In an official statement posted on Telegram, NABU announced that, in cooperation with SAP, an undercover investigation had identified an organized criminal group that included serving members of Ukraine’s parliament.
The investigation’s findings indicate that members of this group accepted illegal benefits in exchange for votes in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine." ZH
5.3 Earthquake - Departamento de Chuquisaca, 75 km northeast of Villamontes, Bolivia
142 clashes along frontline
"In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy conducted two air strikes, dropped five aerial bombs, and carried out 60 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas, including two attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled eight enemy attacks near the settlements of Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Starytsia, and toward Izbytske and Lyman.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy made four attempts to dislodge Ukrainian units from their positions in the directions of the settlements of Bohuslavka, Pishchane, and Shyikivka. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces carried out 10 attacks, attempting to advance near the settlements of Zarichne, Novoselivka, Yampil, and toward Novoserhiivka, Drobyshcheve, Stavky, and Druzheliubivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attacks near Dronivka and toward Platonivka.
No enemy offensive actions were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 17 times near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Kleban-Byk, and toward Kostiantynivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka.
Throughout the day in the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces carried out 28 assault and offensive actions near the settlements of Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Rivne, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Sukhetske, Hryshyne, and Novopavlivka. Fighting is currently ongoing in three locations.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 11 enemy attacks near the settlements of Yalta, Sichneve, Vyshneve, Pryvillia, Zlahoda, Rybne, and toward Oleksandrohrad and Danylivka. Velyka Mykhailivka was hit by an air strike.
In the Huliaipole sector, 22 combat engagements were recorded near the settlements of Solodke, Huliaipole, Bilohiria, and toward Varvarivka. Two engagements are still ongoing. Enemy air strikes targeted Zaliznychne, Boikove, and Sviatopetrivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy conducted no offensive actions throughout the day but carried out guided aerial bomb strikes on the settlements of Orikhiv and Zaporizhzhia.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian troops made two attempts to advance near the Antonivskyi Bridge but failed." Ukrin
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled eight enemy attacks near the settlements of Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Starytsia, and toward Izbytske and Lyman.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces carried out 10 attacks, attempting to advance near the settlements of Zarichne, Novoselivka, Yampil, and toward Novoserhiivka, Drobyshcheve, Stavky, and Druzheliubivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attacks near Dronivka and toward Platonivka.
No enemy offensive actions were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 17 times near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Kleban-Byk, and toward Kostiantynivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka.
Throughout the day in the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces carried out 28 assault and offensive actions near the settlements of Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Rivne, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Sukhetske, Hryshyne, and Novopavlivka. Fighting is currently ongoing in three locations.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 11 enemy attacks near the settlements of Yalta, Sichneve, Vyshneve, Pryvillia, Zlahoda, Rybne, and toward Oleksandrohrad and Danylivka. Velyka Mykhailivka was hit by an air strike.
In the Huliaipole sector, 22 combat engagements were recorded near the settlements of Solodke, Huliaipole, Bilohiria, and toward Varvarivka. Two engagements are still ongoing. Enemy air strikes targeted Zaliznychne, Boikove, and Sviatopetrivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy conducted no offensive actions throughout the day but carried out guided aerial bomb strikes on the settlements of Orikhiv and Zaporizhzhia.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian troops made two attempts to advance near the Antonivskyi Bridge but failed." Ukrin
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Ukrainian drone attack on Putin residence
"Russian officials have denounced a Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s
state residence as an act of “state terrorism,” saying it sought to sabotage ongoing peace efforts between Moscow and Washington.
Moscow revealed late on Monday that the Ukrainian military had fired a barrage of 91 long-range kamikaze drones overnight at Putin’s residence in Novgorod Region. All of the UAVs were downed by air defenses. The Kremlin said the “reckless terrorist actions” by Ukrainian forces “will, naturally, not be without consequences, [without] the most serious response.” US President Donald Trump said he was “very angry” about the attack. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has strongly denied the attack." RT
Moscow revealed late on Monday that the Ukrainian military had fired a barrage of 91 long-range kamikaze drones overnight at Putin’s residence in Novgorod Region. All of the UAVs were downed by air defenses. The Kremlin said the “reckless terrorist actions” by Ukrainian forces “will, naturally, not be without consequences, [without] the most serious response.” US President Donald Trump said he was “very angry” about the attack. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has strongly denied the attack." RT
5.1 Earthquake - Solomon Sea, 116 km south of Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Guinea in the evening at 9.40 pm local time (GMT +10).
The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
136 clashes on front lines
"136 combat engagements were recorded between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled two enemy assaults. In addition, the enemy carried out 68 shelling attacks on the positions of Ukrainian forces and populated areas.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine attacks near Vovchansk, Starytsia, Prylipky, and toward the settlement of Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy made five attempts to dislodge Ukrainian units from their positions near the settlement of Pishchane and toward Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out nine attacks, trying to advance in the areas of Kolodiazi, Zarichne, and toward Yampil. Three combat engagements are still ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two enemy attacks near Dronivka, with one more battle still underway.
No offensive actions by the enemy were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy attempted 16 times to break through Ukrainian defenses in the areas of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Kostiantynivka and Sofiivka.
Throughout the day in the Pokrovsk sector, the aggressor carried out 40 assault and
offensive actions in the areas of the settlements of Pankivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novoserhiivka, and toward Filiia. Fighting is currently ongoing at four locations.
According to preliminary estimates, Ukrainian forces neutralized 130 occupiers in this sector, including 70 killed. Eleven enemy motor vehicles and four UAV control antennas were destroyed. In addition, a tank, three more vehicles, four UAV control points, and 14 personnel shelters were damaged.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 12 enemy attacks in the areas of the settlements of Tovste, Oleksandrohrad, Verbove, and Rybne.
In the Huliaipole sector, 22 combat engagements were recorded near the settlements of Solodke, Huliaipole, and Bilohiria. Three engagements are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy have launched two attacks near Stepove and Shcherbaky since the beginning of the day." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled two enemy assaults. In addition, the enemy carried out 68 shelling attacks on the positions of Ukrainian forces and populated areas.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine attacks near Vovchansk, Starytsia, Prylipky, and toward the settlement of Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy made five attempts to dislodge Ukrainian units from their positions near the settlement of Pishchane and toward Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out nine attacks, trying to advance in the areas of Kolodiazi, Zarichne, and toward Yampil. Three combat engagements are still ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two enemy attacks near Dronivka, with one more battle still underway.
No offensive actions by the enemy were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy attempted 16 times to break through Ukrainian defenses in the areas of Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Kostiantynivka and Sofiivka.
Throughout the day in the Pokrovsk sector, the aggressor carried out 40 assault and
According to preliminary estimates, Ukrainian forces neutralized 130 occupiers in this sector, including 70 killed. Eleven enemy motor vehicles and four UAV control antennas were destroyed. In addition, a tank, three more vehicles, four UAV control points, and 14 personnel shelters were damaged.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 12 enemy attacks in the areas of the settlements of Tovste, Oleksandrohrad, Verbove, and Rybne.
In the Huliaipole sector, 22 combat engagements were recorded near the settlements of Solodke, Huliaipole, and Bilohiria. Three engagements are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy have launched two attacks near Stepove and Shcherbaky since the beginning of the day." Ukrin
Monday, December 29, 2025
Fires erupt across Kyiv after Russian overnight drone and missile strikes
"Russian forces carried out a large-scale overnight and morning drone and missile attack on
Kyiv and surrounding areas, causing fires across multiple districts of the capital, local authorities said on Dec. 27.
At least 11 people were injured in Kyiv, including two children, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration. Eight people were hospitalized, while others received medical assistance at the scene or on an outpatient basis, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said on Dec. 27." NV
At least 11 people were injured in Kyiv, including two children, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration. Eight people were hospitalized, while others received medical assistance at the scene or on an outpatient basis, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said on Dec. 27." NV
Trump says significant progress made in talks after meeting with Zelensky
"President Donald Trump 
said that substantial progress had been made in negotiations to end
the war following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place at the Mar-a-Lago residence in the state of Florida on Sunday.
"We had a terrific meeting. We discussed a lot of things. As you know, I had an excellent phone call with President Putin. It lasted for over two hours. We discussed a lot of points. I do think we're getting a lot closer, maybe very close," Trump said." Ukrin
the war following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place at the Mar-a-Lago residence in the state of Florida on Sunday.
"We had a terrific meeting. We discussed a lot of things. As you know, I had an excellent phone call with President Putin. It lasted for over two hours. We discussed a lot of points. I do think we're getting a lot closer, maybe very close," Trump said." Ukrin
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces smash Russian special forces hub in Donetsk region
"As a result of a strike by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces on a command post and
deployment sites of special forces of Russia’s 14th Brigade of Military Intelligence (GRU) in the temporarily occupied village of Berdianske in Donetsk region, 51 invaders were killed and 74 more wounded.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was announced on Facebook by Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert “Madjar” Brovdi.
“More than 120 special forces soldiers of Russia’s 14th GRU Special Forces Brigade were eliminated/wounded as a result of a planned operation carried out overnight on December 26 by the ‘birds’ of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces in the settlement of Berdianske, temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region, according to confirmed operational information,” the post reads." Ukrin
As reported by Ukrinform, this was announced on Facebook by Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert “Madjar” Brovdi.
“More than 120 special forces soldiers of Russia’s 14th GRU Special Forces Brigade were eliminated/wounded as a result of a planned operation carried out overnight on December 26 by the ‘birds’ of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces in the settlement of Berdianske, temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region, according to confirmed operational information,” the post reads." Ukrin
5.0 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 48 km west of Chimbote, Ancash, Peru
Syrian Mass Anti-Government Protests Result In Several Alawites Gunned Down
"Syrian citizens of the Alawite minority sect took to the streets on Sunday to protest against government violence and sectarian persecution, in line with a call made by the community’s religious leader a day earlier.
Members of the minority sect protested in the Alawite neighborhoods of the central governorate of Homs, and in several towns and cities on the country’s coast, including Tartous, Jableh, and Latakia. Protests also erupted in Hama governorate, including in the city of Masyaf. Alawite Syrians held up banners reading "Federalism is the solution" and "the blood of Alawites is not cheap," among other slogans.
The protesters also expressed anger over the killing of eight Alawite civilians and the injury of over a dozen others in a terror blast at a mosque a few days earlier.
According to local media reports, government forces have attacked protesters in several areas, firing live ammunition to disperse crowds and making arrests at random. Reuters reports that "Three people were killed on Sunday when protests in Syria's Alawite heartland of Latakia spiraled into gunfire and other violence, according to the province's media office." ZH
The protesters also expressed anger over the killing of eight Alawite civilians and the injury of over a dozen others in a terror blast at a mosque a few days earlier.
According to local media reports, government forces have attacked protesters in several areas, firing live ammunition to disperse crowds and making arrests at random. Reuters reports that "Three people were killed on Sunday when protests in Syria's Alawite heartland of Latakia spiraled into gunfire and other violence, according to the province's media office." ZH
209 combat clashes on frontline
"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 209 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Russian aviation targeted settlements of Pidhavrylivka, Pokrovske, Havrylivka in Dnipropetrovsk region, Varvarivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Rizdvianka, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne, Liubytske in Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian artillery hit two clusters of enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, five clashes occurred; Russian invaders launched two airstrikes dropping four guided aerial bombs, and 103 artillery strikes including one MLRS strike.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces conducted seven attacks near Starytsia, Prylipka, and toward Hryhorivka and Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, there were three clashes; Ukrainian forces repelled assaults toward Kupiansk, Pishchane, and Mala Shapkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russians carried out 14 attacks attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses near Novoselivka, Zarichne, Myrne, and toward Lyman, Zakitne, Druzheliubivka, Dibrova, Ozerne, and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, four enemy assaults were stopped near Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one Russian attack near Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces conducted 26 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, Yablunivka, Kleban-Byk, and toward Sofiivka, Stepanivka, Berestka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 52 enemy assaults near Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Novopavlivka, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Serhiivka, Vilne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, 22 clashes occurred near Yalta, Vyshneve, Rybne, Oleksandrohrad, and toward Iskra, Khoroshe, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Ivanivka, Sosnivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped 19 enemy attempts near Huliaipole, Solodke, Dorozhnianka, Bilohiria, and toward Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces halted nine attacks near Shcherbaky, Mala Tokmachka, Stepove, Plavni, and toward Novoandriivka and Prymorske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces carried out three unsuccessful attempts to approach Ukrainian positions." Ukrin
Russian aviation targeted settlements of Pidhavrylivka, Pokrovske, Havrylivka in Dnipropetrovsk region, Varvarivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Rizdvianka, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne, Liubytske in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, five clashes occurred; Russian invaders launched two airstrikes dropping four guided aerial bombs, and 103 artillery strikes including one MLRS strike.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces conducted seven attacks near Starytsia, Prylipka, and toward Hryhorivka and Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, there were three clashes; Ukrainian forces repelled assaults toward Kupiansk, Pishchane, and Mala Shapkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russians carried out 14 attacks attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses near Novoselivka, Zarichne, Myrne, and toward Lyman, Zakitne, Druzheliubivka, Dibrova, Ozerne, and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, four enemy assaults were stopped near Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one Russian attack near Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces conducted 26 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Shcherbynivka, Rusyn Yar, Yablunivka, Kleban-Byk, and toward Sofiivka, Stepanivka, Berestka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 52 enemy assaults near Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and toward Novopavlivka, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Serhiivka, Vilne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, 22 clashes occurred near Yalta, Vyshneve, Rybne, Oleksandrohrad, and toward Iskra, Khoroshe, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Ivanivka, Sosnivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped 19 enemy attempts near Huliaipole, Solodke, Dorozhnianka, Bilohiria, and toward Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces halted nine attacks near Shcherbaky, Mala Tokmachka, Stepove, Plavni, and toward Novoandriivka and Prymorske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces carried out three unsuccessful attempts to approach Ukrainian positions." Ukrin
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)