Euromaidan Press Staff

Russia launched another deadly missile attack across Ukraine on 8 January, striking civilian areas and killing at least four and injuring 34. Ukraine has downed 25 out of 63 Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles launched since the invasion began.

Ukraine has demonstrated growing ability to penetrate Russian defenses in Crimea with multiple successful strikes on military targets.

Poland's foreign minister called on Europe to expand sanctions and reduce Russia's weapons capabilities in response to the recent deadly missile strikes.

Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate forces conducted a cross-border raid in the Belgorod Oblast of Russia, causing losses among Russian troops. Ukrainian military reported striking Russian ammunition depots in occupied Crimea.

North Korea sends ballistic missiles to Russia, with at least one already used against Ukraine. Ukraine confirmed destroying another Russian Su-34 bomber at a base inside Russia. Germany announced new military aid including air defense and armored vehicles.

Ukraine conducted its largest prisoner swap with Russia since the full-scale invasion, returning 230 military staff and civilians.

Russia unleashes over 500 missiles and drones across Ukraine over the past 5 days in massive strikes. On 2 January, Ukraine manages to intercept a record 10 Kinzhal missiles in one attack targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv.

In a New Year’s Eve attack, Russia bombarded Ukraine with dozens of explosive drones and missiles. A Kherson teenager was killed and another child seriously injured by Russian shelling.

20 casualties in Kharkiv as Russia attacks Ukraine's eastern city. Russia claims to have shot down 32 Ukrainian drones

Russia launched over 150 missiles at cities across Ukraine in its largest aerial attack of the war so far, American President Joe Biden said the assault shows the need for more aid to Ukraine and urged Congress to "take urgent action." Separately, a former Russian officer revealed how Russia orchestrated the conflict in eastern Ukraine since 2014.

Ukraine continues to fiercely battle Russian forces, carrying out strikes across occupied territory. Meanwhile, Moscow persists in covering up its crimes against Ukrainian civilians.

Ukraine unleashed attacks on multiple fronts against the Russian invasion this week, blasting a ship in the Black Sea and breaching an enterprise management system, which resulted in million-dollar losses for Russia.

Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Navy Novocherkassk landing craft in occupied Crimea. Meanwhile, six Ukrainian pilots finished F-16 training in the UK, moving closer to operating the jets in combat.

In their Christmas addresses, President Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi reflect on the unique significance of the holiday during a full-scale war, emphasizing unity, hope, and expressing gratitude to soldiers.