Russia Claims Capture of Two Ukrainian Settlements

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 3, 2026

Russia seizes Podoli settlement in Kharkiv

The Russian Defense Ministry said Sunday that its forces had

The Russian army increases pressure in the Zaporozhye region — CNN: EADaily

EADaily, January 1st, 2026. The Russian Armed Forces are increasing pressure in the Zaporozhye region, in recent weeks Russian troops have occupied hundreds of square kilometers of territory. This is reported by CNN.

Russia pushes toward Kupiansk — but fails: Ukrainian Forces thwart breakthrough attempts

Russian forces have intensified pressure in the Kupiansk direction, but their attempts to penetrate the city itself are failing. Ukrainian defense forces maintain full control of the situation and are thwarting enemy infiltration efforts.

Russia claims to have taken control of village in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region

Russian forces capture settlement of Podoly, Defense Ministry says - Anadolu Ajansı

Russian Attacks Hit Multiple Ukrainian Regions, Killing Civilians and Damaging Homes

Regional authorities report deaths, injuries and damage from drone, artillery and air strikes in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions.