Iran's leaders are trying to quell protests, as US actions in Venezuela are causing concern in Tehran. Tehran's capabilities are limited by Trump's threats and a prolonged economic crisis.
Over the past day, 191 combat engagements were recorded on the front, 46 of them in the Huliaipole direction and 43 in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched three missile and 65 air strikes, using 9 missiles and 194 guided aerial bombs.
ATESH agents have recorded a sharp decline in morale among the occupation forces on the Pokrovsk front. Officers of the 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade are attempting to transfer to the rear, but the command is threatening them with disciplinary action.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the government is considering response measures to the mortar shelling of the country's territory by Cambodian troops. The incident occurred after the signing of a ceasefire agreement and the repatriation of prisoners, as a result of which one Thai serviceman was wounded.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published updated data on enemy losses as of the morning of January 6, 2026. The number of eliminated enemy personnel reached over 1,213,460 people, with 940 invaders and 879 drones destroyed in a day.
IDF forces carried out a series of strikes on southern and eastern areas of Lebanon on January 6, 2026, including the city of Sidon. Attacks also occurred in the Bekaa Valley, where the home of a Hamas commander and a car with Hezbollah members were hit.
A shooting occurred near the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas. Guards opened fire on unidentified drones, which turned out to be equipment belonging to the Venezuelan security forces.
CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra won the elections on December 28, 2025, securing 74. 6% of the votes. His victory was made possible by the 2023 constitutional referendum, which abolished term limits for presidents.
The IDF has resumed strikes on Lebanese territory, where, according to the Israeli military, Hamas and Hezbollah militants are located.
Nine Nigerian soldiers were killed and five wounded in an attack by militants in Borno State. A military convoy was ambushed near Bindundul village, where one of the armored vehicles hit a mine.
The enemy launched three missile and 24 air strikes, used 10 missiles, and dropped 79 guided aerial bombs. The invaders carried out 3038 shellings of our troops' positions and settlements.
In Lviv, a woman used pepper spray against war veteran Andriy Kulko, who was held captive by Russia for almost two years. The incident occurred due to a request to throw out garbage that the woman was storing in the entrance.
Since the beginning of the current day, 80 combat engagements have taken place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is also more active in the Huliaipole direction, where five battles are ongoing.
Russian troops continue their attempts to advance across the Siversky Donets River, using small group tactics and trying to bypass the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The enemy seeks to control the coastal part of the Siversky Donets for the deployment of artillery and UAVs.
Russian occupiers are trying to accumulate forces in Kupyansk, using a gas pipeline for penetration. The Defense Forces of Ukraine control this route, preventing enemy attempts.
The European Commission plans to introduce digital infrastructure laws in 2026. The goal is to reduce the EU's dependence on foreign technology companies, which could lead to a conflict with Washington.
Over the past day, 229 combat engagements were recorded on the front, 65 of which were repelled in the Huliaipole direction. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 54 stopped attacks in the Pokrovsk direction.
Armed militants attacked the village of Kasuwan-Daji in Niger State, killing at least 30 people and abducting a group of others. The President of Nigeria condemned the attack, instructing special services to track down the terrorists.
High-ranking Venezuelan officials declare unity and support for Nicolás Maduro after his capture by a US special unit. Maduro is being held in a New York detention center on charges of drug trafficking.
On January 4, 2026, during the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV called for solidarity with peoples suffering from wars. The Pontiff expressed concern about the situation in Venezuela, emphasizing the priority of the people's well-being and calling for a return to the rule of law.
On December 4, 154 combat engagements took place on the front, the Russian army carried out over 3,000 shellings and used 4,663 kamikaze drones. The highest intensity of fighting is concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, where 47 and 53 attacks were repelled, respectively.
Russian troops are trying to bypass Lyman, but are also attempting to infiltrate the city directly. Viktor Trehubov, head of the communications department of the Joint Forces Grouping, reported on the situation in the Lyman direction.
At least 16 people have died in Iran during a week of unrest as protests against soaring inflation spread across the country, leading to violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
Since the beginning of the day, 95 combat engagements have occurred on the front, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the Pokrovsk direction, 33 enemy attacks have been repelled, and in the Huliaipole direction – 25.
A US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has resulted in the deaths of at least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians. US military aircraft struck radar and air defense batteries, and helicopters with special forces came under fire.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine, including the 14th and 20th brigades of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" and the 132nd reconnaissance battalion of the Air Assault Forces, are holding Rodynske in Donetsk region. Russian propaganda is spreading false claims about the capture of the settlement, while the occupiers are suffering significant losses.
A resident of Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm that led to the death of a man. The grandson reported the death of his grandfather, trying to conceal the crime.
The death toll in Gaza has risen to 71,384 as of January 4, 2026, with 171,251 injured. Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect, 418 people have been killed and another 1,171 injured.
Myanmar's military government has pardoned 6,134 prisoners, including 52 foreigners, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of independence. This happened amid preparations for the 2026 elections and ongoing armed confrontation.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called on security forces to brutally suppress protests, calling the demonstrators "rioters. " According to human rights activists, the death toll has risen to 15 people.
