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Russian drones black out Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia with -20°C freeze looming (MAP)
The attacks halted operations at two major steel plants, disrupted mobile networks, and left homes without power, heat, and water, as crews raced to restore critical services.
Russia launched only 25 drones last night, likely saving the Shaheds for symbolic New Year’s Day assault
No drone damage to the power grid was reported, but Russian forces shelled Kherson’s thermal power station yesterday, cutting heat to tens of thousands of apartments amid winter cold.
Over 39,000 Ukrainian households without power as Russia continues targeting power grid (MAP)
Ukraine’s Air Force reported shooting down 30 drones overnight, but 18 reached civilian and energy targets.
Russia hits ports, Kovel railway station overnight, targets Ukraine’s power infrastructure amid severe winter temperatures (MAP)
A locomotive and freight car were damaged in Volyn Oblast, while electricity outages were confirmed in multiple regions.
Russia avoided Ukraine’s gas targets for 3 years. In 2025, it destroyed 60% of country’s gas capacity amid peace talks
No more transit, no more restraint.
Russian drones damage infrastructure in Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, derail train in Zhytomyr Oblast (MAP)
Ukraine reported overnight strikes on several cities, injuring civilians, damaging facilities, and disrupting railway operations.
Ukrainians already live 12–16 hours without power. Now Russia threatens 60% of their fuel supply
Russia tries to cut off southwest of Ukraine.
Energy outages and 12 civilian deaths reported across Ukraine amid Russia’s strikes (MAP)
Energy sites, residential buildings, and public facilities were hit in different parts of the country. The Russians injured at least 59 more civilians.
Ukrainian troops train to shoot down drones using Seagull and Flyswatter VR simulators
The Defense Ministry says soldiers are learning to destroy Russia's Shahed, Lancet, and FPV drones on virtual trainers that save ammo and simulate real attacks.
Ukraine’s defenses swat down 139 of 176 Russian drones in fresh assault on power grid
Russia launched drones from six directions, hitting energy sites and homes as new waves remained airborne at dawn.
Russia launches massive air attack on Kyiv, killing 6 and wounding 36 civilians across the capital—children and pregnant woman among the injured (UPDATED)
The Air Force says Moscow launched 430 drones and 19 missiles. More were killed in Odesa Oblast, while damage to power and other infrastructure facilities is reported across several regions.
Ukraine confirms strikes on Volgograd oil refinery, Crimean fuel depots, and Donetsk Shahed drone base (VIDEO)
Ukrainian forces launched a coordinated overnight assault, striking deep into both Russian territory and occupied areas. The attacks…
Russia uses one of its most cruel tactics to target Ukraine’s railway infrastructure
Russian forces struck Chernihiv Oblast's railway substation, then redirected drones at arriving repair crews.
Russia unleashes record ballistic missile strike on Ukraine, pushing energy grid to brink
Simultaneous launches of Iskander-M, Kinzhal, and Shahed drones devastate gas infrastructure.
UK delivers 85,000 drones to Ukraine in six months, warns allies must outpace Putin
UK's £600 million investment delivers 85,000 drones to Ukraine as Defense Secretary warns NATO must accelerate production
Russia hits firefighters mid-rescue in Chernihiv, kills five civilians in Sumy and Kherson oblasts, targets Odesa port
At least 17 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine.
Russia deliberately hits facility powering Chornobyl’s confinement, which hides 3,250 tons of nuclear waste
The New Safe Confinement loses power amid a targeted strike, showing Russia’s willingness to weaponize nuclear safety against Europe.
From Kinzhal missiles to Shaheds: Ukraine destroys 10,215 Russian targets in September, proving it is Europe’s frontline defense
Meanwhile, Poland and Denmark announce plans to adopt Ukrainian tactics after repeated Russian drone intrusions.