Border Service: Romanian formers partially unblock Ukraine border
Romanian farmers have lifted their blockade at one of the Ukrainian border checkpoints but continue to obstruct the passage of trucks at another.
Media: Ukrainian hackers steal tech docs on 500 Russian defense facilities
Ukrainian hackers stole technical documentation on 500 Russian Ministry of Defense facilities, according to Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne,…
Russian FM Lavrov reiterates Russia’s maximalist goals in Ukraine
Russian FM Lavrov reiterates that Russia still wants to "denazify" and "demilitarize" Ukraine, denies Ukraine’s agency as a sovereign state.
Expert: FPV drones can not replace artillery but are comparable with battalion mortar systems
Military experts debate if the cheap first-person-view (FPV) drones can replace artillery in the future. Military analyst Serhii…
Russian ex-president Medvedev confirms Russia seeks to destroy Ukrainian state, remains intransigent
In line with Russian propaganda's genocidal rhetoric, Russia's ex-president Medvedev declares Ukraine's existence causes endless conflict with Russia, claiming that Ukrainians will ostensibly accept subjugation to Russia to save their lives.
Biden to meet Congress members to discuss importance of Ukraine aid
Biden will meet congressional leaders to underscore passing his national security request containing over $60 billion in military and economic assistance for Ukraine.
ISW: Russian air operations drop over Azov Sea after Ukraine strikes hit radar plane, command aircraft
Russian tactical aviation presence over the Sea of Azov has reportedly dropped to unprecedented low levels after Ukrainian strikes eliminated an A-50 radar plane and damaged an Il-22 aircraft, degrading Russian air capabilities, ISW says.
UK intel: Russia’s eastern assaults bog down as Ukraine stymies encirclements, maintains bridgehead in south
Russia has been unable to capitalize on Donbas gains to encircle towns or dislodge Ukrainian marines from southern bridgehead, per UK Defense Ministry.
UN: 26.5% surge in Ukraine civilian casualties in December due to intensified Russian air attacks
UN report links the increase in civilian casualties to escalated missile attacks by Russian armed forces, with 592 Ukrainian civilians killed and injured in December.
Bulgaria’s military-industrial complex working almost 24/7 for Ukraine, Defense Minister says
Bulgaria's defense industry aims to produce ammunition for Ukraine based on Soviet standards and expand capabilities for NATO-standard ammunition, with EU support, per Bulgaria's Defense Minister.
Police: Russia bombs Donetsk’s New York, injuring three
Russians injured at least three in New York, Donetsk Oblast, hitting the settlement with four 500kg bombs.
Official: Russians changed assault vector in Luhansk Oblast
Luhansk Oblast authorities report that Russians have redirected their assaults from Makiivka (the region's west) to Serebrianka Forest and Bilohorivka (southwest), with 19 attacks thwarted on the previous day.
Ukrainian intel: Russia’s recent missile attacks targeted Ukraine’s defense industry
Ukrainian military intelligence notes a shift in Russian targeting, moving from Ukraine's energy sector last winter to its defense industry facilities, with the threat to the energy sector looming.
Russia reportedly loses valuable AWACS A-50 aircraft over Azov Sea (updates)
Late on 14 January, Ukrainian forces hit Russia's valuable A-50 early warning and control aircraft and IL-22 airborne control center. This may be the Russian Air Force's most devastating loss since the start of the all-out war.