At least three people were killed after Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles overnight into Friday, Ukrainian officials said. Russia also struck critical infrastructure in the western city of Lviv using an unidentified ballistic missile, said mayor Andriy Sadoviy.

Ukrainian officials have warned that a cold snap could further strain the country’s energy system, which has come under regular attack since autumn

Russia suffered approximately 1,215,900 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 8, 2026, with 1,400 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours. — Ukrinform.

Russia doubled down on its longstanding position of declaring Western forces in Ukraine “legitimate targets” on Thursday, days after France and the UK pledged to send troops there in the event of a peace deal.

Moscow said a Ukrainian drone attack targeted a residence of President Vladimir V. Putin, which Ukraine denied, accusing the Kremlin of fabricating an excuse not to make peace.

Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.