Russia bombs Kherson cancer hospital, radiation safety checks ongoing
Two Russian guided bombs struck a medical center in the Ukrainian frontline city of Kherson, causing significant damage.
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German troops in Ukraine only after peace or ceasefire, says defense minister
Boris Pistorius stated that German soldiers will not be deployed to Ukraine as long as the war with Russia persists.
Russian troops sabotage own watercraft as suicides rise in Kherson regiment
A Defense Ministry commission rushes to investigate mounting discipline collapse in the 1196th Motorized Rifle Regiment, threatening Russian plans for offensive operations across the Dnipro River in Ukraine's Kherson.
Eight drones hit Russia’s Kazan, day after Russian missile damaged NATO embassies in Kyiv
Multiple drones struck an industrial facility and luxury high-rises in Kazan on Saturday, forcing authorities to evacuate factories and close three regional airports.
FT: Trump plans to maintain US military aid to Ukraine after inauguration
He also indends to push NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP.
Russian army hits eighteenth-century Cathedral in Kherson
Russian forces targeted a historic cathedral in Kherson that had previously survived multiple attacks, including a significant strike in August 2023.
Ukraine secures first funds from frozen Russian assets in $2 billion World Bank deal
Ukraine has begun accessing frozen Russian assets through a $2 billion World Bank support package, marking a historic shift in using seized funds for reconstruction.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1031: Russia strikes six foreign embassies in Kyiv
Meanwhile, Russian soldiers launched a massive pre-dawn artillery barrage on Kherson, firing 1,000 shells in 40 minutes while attempting to cross the Dnipro River.
Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief Zaluzhnyi releases book “My War,” first in planned trilogy
Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi has published a memoir detailing his journey from childhood to leading the country's armed forces on the eve of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Russians fire 1,000 shells at Kherson in failed sabotage and reconnaissance group attack
Russian forces attempted a Dnipro River crossing at Kherson under cover of 1,000-shell barrage. Ukrainian military repels assault as civilian infrastructure sustains heavy damage, leaving two people dead.
Netherlands pledges 2025 military aid to Ukraine, including air defenses, tanks, and artillery
Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots demonstrate the devastating effectiveness of Dutch-provided F-16s against Russian cruise missiles.
Biden prepares final $1.2 billion aid package for Ukraine as Trump says Kyiv to likely receive less US aid once he takes office
The package is expected to include air defense systems and artillery munitions.
Lithuanian PM: Peace talks without condictions that lead to Ukrainian victory would be trap for Europe
Gintautas Paluckas rebuffs growing pressure for quick compromises with Russia.
Ukraine’s Security Service charges Russian colonel general for missile strike on Reuters journalists in Kramatorsk
Ukraine's security service identifies Colonel General Aleksey Kim as the commander who ordered a deadly missile strike on international journalists.
“I sat on my knees and prayed:” Kherson residents recount Russian artillery terror
The first explosions rocked Kherson around 5:00 a.m. on 20 December, beginning an hour of sustained Russian artillery fire that damaged dozens of buildings across multiple districts and killed two people.
Ukraine’s 228 years of combat footage powers next-generation AI drones
Ukraine transforms its vast combat experience into artificial intelligence advantage, processing terabytes of daily drone footage to develop autonomous weapon systems that revolutionize modern warfare.
Putin’s nuclear threats may trigger more support for Ukraine, French military expert says
As Moscow broadens its nuclear strike criteria, military analysts reveal a strategic miscalculation: threats meant to deter Western support may instead mobilizing greater international backing for Ukraine's defense.
Ukraine returns bodies of 503 fallen soldiers from four combat fronts
As Ukraine works to return its fallen soldiers, mounting evidence of systematic war crimes against prisoners of war reveals a disturbing pattern of violations against international humanitarian law.
Poland funds mine clearance in Ukraine as nearly 144,000 square kilometers remain contaminated
As Ukraine grapples with one of the world's largest mine-contaminated territories, Polish funding enables deployment of innovative technologies including drone systems for safer clearance operations.
Ukraine to cut off Russian gas transit on 1 January 2025, Prime Minister says
Ukraine will permanently halt Russian gas transit through its territory on 1 January 2025, while remaining open to transporting non-Russian gas, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.