Russia Attacks Chernihiv, Killing 1 and Injuring 4
On January 3, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on the city of Chernihiv in Ukraine. The attack targeted a residential area, causing significant damage to multiple apartment buildings.
One person was killed and four others were injured in the attack. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Chernihiv Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Chaus said that Ukraine’s Air Force had warned of the incoming ballistic attack earlier in the day.
The city of Chernihiv is located on Ukraine’s northern border with Russia and has been under near-daily attack due to its proximity to the border. Russian forces partially occupied the region in February 2022, but withdrew in April of that year.
Ukraine Faces Daily Attacks
Chernihiv remains a target for Russian attacks, despite being withdrawn from earlier. The city’s location close to the border makes it vulnerable to repeated missile strikes.
Moldova Offers Help to Transnistria
In other news, Moldova has offered to help its breakaway region of Transnistria purchase gas through European platforms. This move comes as Transnistria faces an energy crisis.
Russian Forces Suffer Heavy Losses
Russia’s Defense Ministry received 48,000 DNA test applications from relatives seeking information about missing soldiers. This number includes 1,080 casualties suffered by Russian forces just over the past day.
Poland and Ukraine at Odds Over Agricultural Imports
A series of demonstrations by Polish farmers against Ukrainian agricultural imports has led to tensions between Poland and Ukraine. The EU lifted tariffs on goods from Ukraine in 2022, leading to increased trade.
Ukraine Considers Conceding Territory
Around 38% of Ukrainians are open to conceding some territories while preserving independence to end the war with Russia as fast as possible. This comes from a survey published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on January 3.
Denmark’s Defense Partnership Model
The Danish model is a partnership that enables Ukraine to secure funding from allies specifically for its defense production. This model could provide a way forward for Ukraine’s defense needs.
Poland and Hungary at Odds Over Politician’s Asylum
Budapest granted political asylum to former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, who is investigated at home for suspected misuse of funds. Poland is unhappy with this move, leading to tensions between the two countries.
Russia Faces Backlash over Military Unit Investigation
A media investigation claimed that soldiers of a Russian military unit suffered heavy losses and went AWOL in large numbers due to poor command and organization on Ukraine’s side. This has led to backlash against Russia.
Russian Court Orders Tech Giant to Remove Photos
This is the first court decision that obliged the Russian tech giant Yandex to remove photos and maps of a strategically important facility for the defense industry from public access.
Russia’s Prison Population Down Significantly
There were about 300,000-350,000 prisoners in Russian colonies and prisons in 2024, which is half as many as in 2014. This comes from Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
Russian Attacks Kill Two, Injure 13 in Ukraine
Over the past day, regional authorities reported that Russian attacks killed two people and injured at least 13 others in Ukraine.
Ukraine Won’t Hold Elections Under Martial Law
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will not hold elections under martial law even if Russia puts it forward as one of the pre-conditions for negotiations.
Russia’s Oil Spill in Kerch Strait Less Than Initially Estimated
Russia’s Transport Ministry claimed on January 2 that the amount of oil spilled in the Kerch Strait by two Russian oil tankers is “significantly less than the initial estimate”.
US Warns of Foreign Adversaries’ Involvement in Supply Chains
The Bureau of Industry and Security warned on January 2 that foreign adversaries, including China and Russia, may be involved in supply chains. This could expose sensitive U.S. data.
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