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Russia Fires 78 Missiles and 106 Drones at Ukraine on Christmas; Zelensky Calls Attack 'Inhumane'

Dec 25, 2024, 10:56 AM

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, firing 78 missiles and 106 drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 59 missiles and 54 drones, destroying a total of 113 aerial targets. The attacks targeted energy facilities across multiple regions, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Zhytomyr, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zaporizhzhia, causing widespread power outages. Russia used various types of missiles, including Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles, as well as ballistic missiles. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed the strikes, stating they targeted Ukrainian energy facilities that support the country's military-industrial complex. This marks the 13th massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector. President Zelensky condemned the attacks as 'inhumane' and highlighted the deliberate timing on Christmas Day.