3 January 2026 in Russo-Ukrainian war

Russia attacked with almost a hundred drones, there are hits and falling debris at 23 locations in Ukraine
The Russians attacked the critical infrastructure of the Mykolaiv Oblast
There are problems with water supply in Mykolaiv
In Chernihiv Oblast, the Russians struck a farm
A large-scale fire broke out in Sumy Oblast due to shelling
As a result of shelling, the power line of the ZNPP was damaged
At night, the USA conducted a lightning military operation in Venezuela and captured its president Maduro
Trump said that the United States will govern Venezuela until a safe transition of power
Trump: The US was ready to strike Venezuela again, but probably won't have to
ZSU: There were more attacks by Russian troops near Gulyappol than in the Pokrovsky direction
Minister of Defense Shmyhal: the Armed Forces received 25% more armored vehicles in 2025
ZSU: Minus another 900 Russian occupiers in a day
Armed Forces: More than 200 battles took place at the front during the day