Ukrainian EW "interference" during assaults in Kursk Oblast prevented Russian forces from operating drones in the area, degrading their ability to defend against Ukrainian mechanized attacks, the Insititute for the Study of War (ISW) writes.

Kherson region. On Jan. 6, Russian forces launched artillery, mortar, and drone strikes on localities in Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson, killing two civilians and wounding 11 others, local authorities reported.

Senior Russian security and military officials are pushing for an escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, opposing any prospects of negotiations. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: ISW analysts note that Russian security forces deem it crucial to escalate military operations in Ukraine,

The report documents violations of international human rights and humanitarian laws, including possible war crimes

Russia was once again in flames today as a suspected Ukrainian drone strike' devastated a chemical plant in Vladimir Putin's home city of St Petersburg, leaving a "pillar of fire". Huge repeated explosions were heard at the facility in Gatchina - which makes acetone that can be used for military explosives and rocket fuel.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced plans for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said, He wants to meet, and we are setting it up.