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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,409
On January 3, 2026, marking day 1,409 of the Russia-Ukraine war, a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine killed two, including a child, and injured at least 31.
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The story so far
- Jan 2
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How outlets cover it
3 outletsAl Jazeera
State media · Qatar · 2 articles
New York Times
Center-Left · 1 article
BBC News
Center · 1 article
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Open questions and key claims
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Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues.
Zelensky
via BBC News · Jan 2Zelenskyy announced on Wednesday that the US-brokered deal to end the conflict was “90 percent” ready.
Zelenskyy
via Al Jazeera · Jan 2Russia’s Ministry of Defence denied responsibility for the attack on Kharkiv.
Russia’s Ministry of Defence
via Al Jazeera · Jan 2Zelensky named Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff.
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via BBC News · Jan 2Budanov previously led the Hur military intelligence.
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via BBC News · Jan 2Ukraine’s Zelenskyy names GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov as top aide.
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via Al Jazeera · Jan 2§ 04
Who and where
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