Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 314 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 314th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Here is the situation as it stands on Tuesday, January 3, 2023:

Fighting

Kyiv has claimed responsibility for an attack in Makiivka, a Russian-held city in Donetsk, which Russia said killed 63 soldiers. The Ukrainian defence ministry said the death toll is closer to 400.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is planning a protracted campaign of attacks with Iranian drones to “exhaust” Ukraine.
Ukraine’s defence ministry said it “successfully” shot down 39 Shahed-136/131 drones, two Orlan-10 drones and a Kh-59 cruise missile.
Russian drones have attacked infrastructure in Ukraine’s capital and surrounds, damaging energy facilities and causing some power outages, officials say.

Europe’s wholesale natural gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since Russia invaded Ukraine 10 months ago and drove gas prices to a record high.
Russia’s Gazprom said it will ship 42.4 million cubic metres (mcm) of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Monday, a similar volume to that reported in recent days.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised the EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine in a New Year’s call with Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy said he expressed thanks to the EU in a phone call with von der Leyen as he awaits new aid from the bloc.
Former German army and NATO general Hans-Lothar Domrose said a ceasefire in the Russian war against Ukraine can be expected during 2023 and even as early as midyear.