Night attack on Ukraine’s power grid with missiles and drones overhead, anti-air bursts and lights from damaged energy infrastructure in multiple regions.

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of January 13, 2024

Breaking: On Jan 13 Russia unleashed hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and cities, causing power outages and civilian casualties, while defenders shot down dozens. Full war update. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 13, 2025

Maksym Nelipa in uniform at the frontline, former showman and TV host turned Ukrainian drone unit commander standing strong under fire.

Maksym Nelipa: from showman to Ukrainian frontline hero

Maksym Nelipa — beloved actor, TV showman and drone unit commander — traded the spotlight for service in the ZSU and died defending Ukraine on May 12, 2025; colleagues and fans mourn his heroic sacrifice. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 12, 2025

Captured North Korean soldiers in Ukrainian custody during interrogation in Kyiv, held by SBU with intelligence staff and translation support present. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Official: Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers

Breaking: Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces near Kursk. President Zelenskyy released footage and officials say interrogations confirm Pyongyang’s troop involvement in the war. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 11, 2025

Night sky over Ukraine with flares from air defense systems intercepting Shahed drones and missiles during intense strikes on cities and infrastructure.

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of January 7, 2024

Breaking: On Jan 7 2024, Russian forces launched dozens of Shahed drones and S-300 missiles at Ukraine, provoking heavy air defense action, civilian casualties and ongoing frontline clashes as Kyiv reports the latest war toll. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Jan 7, 2025

Ukrainian F‑16 fighter jet intercepting and shooting down multiple Russian cruise missiles over Ukraine during a historic combat mission.

Ukrainian pilot breaks world record by shooting down 6 Russian missiles in a single combat mission

Breaking: For the first time in history, a Ukrainian F‑16 pilot shot down **six Russian cruise missiles** in a single combat mission during a mass attack — a major feat for Ukraine’s air defense. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 7, 2025

Ukraine Jan 6 War Update: Strikes, Clashes & Destruction

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of January 6, 2024

On Jan 6, 2024, Russian forces intensified attacks with missiles, air strikes and artillery across Ukraine, hitting residential areas, killing civilians and triggering fierce frontline combat while defenders repelled multiple assaults. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 6, 2025

Ukrainian festive holiday table with traditional dishes like kutia, salads and desserts being prepared for Christmas or New Year celebration.

Preparing for the holiday feast in Ukraine

From traditional kutia to festive tables of hope, Ukrainians prepare holiday feasts that blend centuries‑old recipes and cultural resilience — even amid war’s challenges. | empr.media

Jan 6, 2025

Exterior of Kyiv residential building hit by Russian drone debris that killed prominent scientists Ihor Zyma and Olesia Sokur in Pechersk district.

Attack on Kyiv by Russia: Renowned neurobiologist Ihor Zyma and his wife, scientist Olesia Sokur, killed

Breaking: In a Russian drone attack on Kyiv’s Pechersk district, beloved Ukrainian neurobiologist Ihor Zyma and his wife, biochemist Olesia Sokur, were killed in their home — a devastating loss for global science and Ukraine. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 2, 2025

Night scene of Kyiv’s National Bank building with emergency crews and smoke from a rooftop fire after a Shahed drone debris impact.

Shahed targeted the National Bank: what happened in the capital last night?

Overnight Shahed drone attack rattled Kyiv: debris struck the National Bank building, igniting a rooftop blaze that firefighters quickly quelled — operations continue and no casualties were reported | empr.media.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 1, 2025

Night sky over Kyiv with anti‑air fire and exploding Shahed drones as Ukraine’s air defenses engage hostile UAVs during the New Year’s Eve attack.

Russian shahed drones attacked Kyiv on New Year’s Eve

Breaking: On New Year’s Eve Russia launched 111 Shahed‑type attack drones at Ukraine, including Kyiv. Air defenses shot down most, but debris hit the capital, killed civilians and damaged buildings. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 1, 2025

Emergency crews on the roof of a 25‑story Brovary building where Shahed drone debris hit and sparked a fire during a Russian overnight UAV attack. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Drone fragments fell on the roof of a 25-story building in Brovary

Overnight in Brovary (Kyiv region), debris from a downed Russian Shahed drone crashed onto the roof of a 25‑story residential building, igniting a fire and prompting resident evacuations — no casualties reported | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Dec 22, 2024

Restoration of Kyiv’s St. Nicholas Church After Russian Damage

The Church of St. Nicholas in Kyiv, damaged by Russian shelling, will be restored to its 19th-century authenticity

Historic St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv, hit by Russian shelling last winter, will be restored to its 19th‑century architectural authenticity under a new cultural heritage plan as Ukraine rebuilds after war. | empr.media.