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Photos 10:40 25 Dec 2024

Russian military launches massive attack on Ukraine with 70 missiles and 100 drones on Christmas – Zelensky

Photo: Telegram / Zelenskiy / Official

The Russian Federation launched more than 70 missiles and 100 drones on Ukraine on Christmas Day, December 25. Air defense forces managed to shoot down more than 50 missiles and a significant part of the drones.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reported that on Telegram.

"Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhuman? More than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than a hundred strike drones.

The targets are our energy sector. They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine," the head of state noted.

ракетна атака на Різдво, ДСНС

Photo: Telegram / Zelenskiy / Official

According to preliminary data, Ukrainian defenders managed to shoot down more than 50 missiles and a significant part of the drones that the Russians launched the night before.

The leader informed that there were power cuts and blackouts in multiple areas. Electricians are diligently working to reinstate power as soon as possible.

ракетна атака на Різдво, ДСНС

Photo: Telegram / Zelenskiy / Official

"Thank you to everyone currently working for the country, on combat duty, and protecting our sky. We will restore the maximum. Russian evil will not break Ukraine and will not distort Christmas," Zelensky stressed.

ракетна атака на Різдво, ДСНС

Photo: Telegram / Zelenskiy / Official

For reference:

On Christmas morning, following the nightly drone launches, the Russian Federation launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, utilizing both ballistic and cruise missiles. Energy facilities were once again targeted.

Rubryka reports what is currently known about the extensive shelling.

The Air Force cautioned that there were Tu-95MS aircraft in the Russian Federation's airspace, which fired cruise missiles. Additionally, Russian invaders reportedly launched Kaliber missiles from the Black Sea, and ballistic activity was also observed.

A barrage of ballistic missiles bombarded Kharkiv. Frequent explosions rocked the city and there were reports of multiple missile launches targeted at the city. The hits caused fires and significant damage to the city's infrastructure. Unfortunately, there are also reports of casualties.

In general, explosions were heard in several regions. In particular, they were heard in Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kremenchuk in the Poltava region, as well as Samara, Kryvyi Rih, Kirovohrad region, Zaporizhzhia, and Svitlovodsk.

The occupiers again massively attacked the energy sector. Preventive power outages have been introduced across Ukraine.

The occupiers again massively attacked the energy sector. Preventive power outages have been introduced across Ukraine.

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