Russo-Ukrainian war, day 694: Paris launches Artillery Coalition to bolster Ukraine’s defense
At the meeting, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that France would manufacture 78 Caesar howitzers for Ukraine.
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 693: Ukraine uses new air defense system to down Russian drone
On 17 January, Ukraine intercepted a Russian drone with a new air defense system "FrankenSAM", a joint project of Ukraine’s Defense Forces and the Pentagon.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 692: Zelenskyy presents Ukraine peace plan in Davos and calls for confiscation of Russian assets
At the Davos Forum, Zelenskyy calls Putin "a predator who is not satisfied with frozen food" and says Ukraine will never accept a frozen conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 691: Ukraine downs Russia’s valuable AWACS A-50 aircraft
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. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warns that Europe has three to five years to prepare for a potential military threat from Russia on NATO’s eastern flank.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 690: 4th Peace Summit on Ukraine’s “peace formula” held in Davos, Zelenskyy rules out frozen conflict
World leaders rallied behind Ukraine's fight at the Davos summit centered on Ukraine's "peace formula," which aims to set guidelines for eventual peace talks. However, President Zelenskyy ruled out negotiations for a frozen conflict. Russia and China did not attend.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 689. New French Foreign Minister makes first foreign visit to Ukraine
Nordic nations hail US defense pacts, stand for a "realistic Russia policy." Russia's Orlan-10 producer ramps up production despite sanctions.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 687: Ukraine and UK seal landmark security pact
The British PM and Ukraine's President signed a 10-year security agreement in Kyiv. The UK pledged £2.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 687: Ukraine has initial evidence Russia uses North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s office says it has initial evidence that Russia used North Korean-made ballistic missiles in the January 2 strike on Kharkiv. Latvia announced new military aid package for Ukraine, including ammunition, howitzers, helicopters.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 686: NATO vows ‘billions’ in arms for Ukraine in 2024 while EU aims to create €100 billion defense fund
NATO pledges billions in arms for Ukraine in 2024 after an emergency meeting, as the EU aims to produce 1 million shells by spring and proposes a €100 billion defense fund to enhance the bloc's military capacity.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 685: German defense company builds military repair hub in Ukraine to facilitate servicing of Leopards
German FFG defense company is constructing a repair center in western Ukraine. Western air defense supplies remain crucial for Ukraine as Russia adapting to current capabilities, ISW reported.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 684: Russia launches missile attack across Ukraine, causing casualties and destruction
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 683: Ukraine strikes Russian military sites in Crimea
Ukraine has demonstrated growing ability to penetrate Russian defenses in Crimea with multiple successful strikes on military targets.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 682: Poland urges tougher response to Russia as missile attacks continue
Poland's foreign minister called on Europe to expand sanctions and reduce Russia's weapons capabilities in response to the recent deadly missile strikes.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 681: Ukrainian military intelligence forces conduct cross-border raid inside Russia
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 680: North Korea supplies Russia with missiles; Germany sends new military aid to Ukraine
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 679: Ukraine returns home 230 POWs in major prisoner exchange
Ukraine conducted its largest prisoner swap with Russia since the full-scale invasion, returning 230 military staff and civilians.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 678: Ukraine downs a record 10 Kinzhal missiles in one attack; Russian missile barrage tops 500 in 5 days across Ukraine
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 676: War rages on New Year’s Eve, Russia rains drones, Ukraine fights back
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 675: Russia attacks downtown Kharkiv as damage in downtown Belgorod linked to Russia’s air defense mistake
20 casualties in Kharkiv as Russia attacks Ukraine's eastern city. Russia claims to have shot down 32 Ukrainian drones
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 674: Russia launches 158 missiles and drones across Ukraine, dozens killed, over hundred injured
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.