15 years of security is not enough. Ukraine asks the US for a 50-year guarantee. FT: Zelenskyy says that the 15-year security guarantee offered by the US is not enough to deter Russia. Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs 30, 40, or even 50 years of guarantees. 1/
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Kamikaze drones strike Energia plant in Yelets, Lipetsk region
❗️Just now, kamikaze drones attacked the city of 🇷🇺Yelets (Lipetsk region); preliminarily, the "Energia" plant was hit. pic.twitter.com/Wmw0QU1Mrb
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 4 janvier 2026Just now, kamikaze drones attacked the city of Yelets (Lipetsk region); preliminarily, the "Energia" plant was hit.
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A Ukrainian Sukhoi strikes Russian troops
❗️A 🇺🇦Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet, using guided bombs, strikes a concentration of 🇷🇺Russian infantry on one of the front lines. pic.twitter.com/UMPCdr1x9O
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 4 janvier 2026A Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet, employing guided bombs, hits a concentration of Russian infantry on a front line.
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Ukraine prepares diplomacy or active defense, Zelenskyy
❗️Ukraine is preparing for both possible scenarios in further developments: diplomacy or continued active defense. Ukraine desires peace. But Ukraine will not surrender its forces to anyone, — Zelenskyy. pic.twitter.com/NYbEDFhask
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 4 janvier 2026Ukraine is preparing for both possible scenarios in further developments: diplomacy or continued active defense. Ukraine desires peace. But Ukraine will not surrender its forces to anyone, — Zelenskyy.
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The QENDIL tanker from the shadow fleet grounded near Turkey
The QENDIL tanker, part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" and damaged by Ukrainian drones, has run aground off the coast of Turkey.
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Russia launches MiG-31 jets, air raid alert nationwide in Ukraine
Air raid alert in effect for all Ukrainian regions due to Russian missile threat. Ukraine's Air Force announced a nationwide aerial alert on the evening of Jan. 4 after Russia launched MiG-31 bombers. MiG-31 jets carry Kinzhal ballistic missiles, putting all regions at risk.
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Death toll in Kharkiv from Russian missile attack rises to 6
Death toll in Russia's Jan. 2 missile attack on Kharkiv rises to 6. The remains of additional victims were discovered under the rubble of an apartment building destroyed by a Russian missile attack, bringing the death toll to 6 victims as of Jan. 4.
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FPV drones strike Russian soldiers in Donetsk
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV drone attacks a group of 🇷🇺Russian soldiers in the Donetsk direction pic.twitter.com/Af93B47kRT
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 4 janvier 2026Ukrainian FPV drone attacks a group of Russian soldiers in the Donetsk direction
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Ukrainian strike kills Russian missile brigade soldiers
Ukrainian intelligence confirmed an operation against the 47th Missile Brigade in Korenovsk, Krasnodar Krai, responsible for strikes on civilians A mine-explosive device destroyed a KAMAZ transporting personnel, killing Russians from the brigade https://
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Zelensky dismisses Deineko as border guard head, appoints interim Vavryniuk
Zelensky dismisses Deineko as head of State Border Guard, names First Deputy Vavryniuk interim chief. Deineko has been appointed as an adviser to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. A permanent replacement will be named shortly, Zelensky said.

