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Ukraine Condemns Russian New Year Drone Strikes on Power Infrastructure

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Ukraine has strongly condemned a wave of Russian drone attacks that damaged power infrastructure across multiple regions during the New Year night. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia launched more than 200 attack drones, deliberately targeting energy facilities in at least seven regions. He described the strikes as a clear message that Moscow was bringing war into the holiday period.

At the same time, Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out a deadly drone strike in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, claiming at least 24 people, including a child, were killed when a hotel and café were hit during New Year celebrations. Ukraine’s military did not immediately comment on the accusation, while Kyiv has repeatedly accused Russia of killing thousands of civilians in attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Zelenskiy said the latest attacks highlighted the urgent need for faster delivery of air defence systems from Western allies. He added that Ukraine was expecting defence equipment agreed with the United States in late December to arrive on time. Ukrainian officials said power outages affected a significant number of households in the Volyn, Odesa and Chernihiv regions, with more than 103,000 homes losing electricity in Volyn alone, a region far from the front line and bordering Poland.

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Zelenskiy Visits Kupiansk as Ukraine Claims Key Frontline Gains

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the frontline town of Kupiansk after Kyiv said its forces had retaken parts of the northeastern city and encircled Russian troops. In a video shared on social media, Zelenskiy appeared in a bulletproof vest near a sign marking the town, praising the operation and saying battlefield successes were crucial for strengthening Ukraine’s position in ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Ukrainian military officials said troops had liberated several northern districts of Kupiansk, cutting off Russian supply routes and surrounding hundreds of enemy soldiers. The Khartiia Corps of Ukraine’s National Guard claimed Russian forces in the city were now completely isolated. These battlefield reports could not be independently verified, and Russia has not commented on the claims.

The developments come amid conflicting narratives over control of eastern Ukrainian towns, with Moscow asserting continued advances and Kyiv denying key losses. Open-source battlefield maps indicate Ukrainian control over multiple villages near Kupiansk and suggest Russian troops may be encircled in the city centre. The situation remains fluid as fighting continues across the region.

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Suspect Arrested in Murder of Former Ukrainian Speaker Andriy Parubiy

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that a suspect has been arrested in the murder of former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, who was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday. Calling it a “horrific murder” and a matter of national security, Zelenskiy confirmed that the suspect has already given initial testimony, and urgent investigative actions are underway to establish the full circumstances.

Parubiy, 54, served as Ukraine’s parliamentary speaker from April 2016 to August 2019 and was a key figure in the 2013–14 protests that pushed for closer ties with the European Union. His killing has sent shockwaves across the country, already struggling under the strain of Russia’s ongoing invasion. Zelenskiy expressed gratitude to law enforcement agencies for their swift and coordinated response.

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said the alleged shooter was detained overnight in the Khmelnytskyi region of western Ukraine. He noted that the crime appeared to be meticulously planned, with the victim’s movements tracked, a route mapped, and an escape strategy prepared. Authorities have withheld further details while the investigation continues.

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Zelenskiy Confirms Ukrainian Military Presence in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk Regions

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian troops have been active in Russia’s Belgorod region, aiming to protect towns near the border in Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions. In his nightly video address on Monday, Zelenskiy also acknowledged Ukrainian presence in parts of the neighbouring Kursk region, where troops have remained active eight months after a cross-border incursion, despite Russia’s partial recapture of territory.

The Ukrainian leader praised the 225th Assault Regiment for its role in the ongoing operations and reiterated that these cross-border missions are aimed at reducing pressure on other key frontlines, particularly in the Donetsk region. Zelenskiy emphasized that the strategy of taking the war back to Russian territory is “absolutely justified” and is helping divert Russian troops from areas where the fighting is most intense.

Meanwhile, Moscow claimed over the weekend that its forces had captured Basivka in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, opposite Russia’s Kursk. However, Ukrainian military officials have denied losing the village. Russian President Vladimir Putin has long advocated for the creation of a buffer zone along the border, as battles in the Belgorod region continue to be reported by Russian military bloggers.

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Zelenskiy Nominates Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine’s New Foreign Minister Amid Major Government Reshuffle

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has nominated Andrii Sybiha, the current first deputy foreign minister, to replace Dmytro Kuleba as the country’s new foreign minister. Parliament is expected to approve the nomination as part of a significant government reshuffle—the largest since the war with Russia began in February 2022. Sybiha, a career diplomat, previously worked closely with Zelenskiy in overseeing foreign policy and strategic partnerships. The change comes as Zelenskiy emphasizes the need for “new energy” in Ukraine’s leadership.

The reshuffle, which has already seen the resignations of Foreign Minister Kuleba, two deputy prime ministers, and several other ministers, is not expected to alter Ukraine’s foreign policy. Analysts believe the president’s office will continue to play a dominant role in key decisions, with the foreign minister often taking a secondary position during the ongoing conflict with Russia. Despite the changes, Ukraine’s strategic goals remain unchanged, including maintaining strong international alliances.

Zelenskiy is scheduled to travel to the U.S. later this month to present a “victory plan” to President Joe Biden and participate in a Ramstein group meeting to discuss arms supplies to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Kyiv continues to urge allies to lift restrictions preventing the use of Western weapons in long-range strikes on Russia, as the conflict intensifies with Russian forces advancing in the east and targeting Ukrainian infrastructure with missile and drone attacks.

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