According to a Ukrainian presidential adviser, Ukraine was hit by a barrage of missiles on Thursday morning, with Russia launching more than 120 missiles. Blasts could be heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Zhytomyr. In the capital, at least three individuals have been reported hurt, including a 14-year-old girl.
More than 120 missiles were launched in the current strike, according to presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak.
The assaults were launched from “different directions using air and sea-based cruise missiles,” according to the Ukrainian Air Force. According to the report, a number of Kamikaze drones were also used.
“December 29. Massive missiles attack… The enemy is attacking Ukraine from various directions with air and sea-based cruise missiles from strategic aircraft and ships,” Ukraine’s air force said on social media.
Power cutbacks have been announced in the Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk
Power cutbacks have been announced in the Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk districts to protect the energy infrastructure. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, “many explosions” have been recorded. According to the municipal military administration, debris from intercepted missiles damaged two homes in Kyiv.
Governor Vitaly Kim of Mykolaiv’s southern region reported intercepting five missiles.
According to Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy, many explosions have been recorded. He also stated that 90% of the city was without electricity following the attacks.
“Ninety percent of the city is without electricity,” Andriy Sadoviy said on social media, also warning of potential water cuts. “We are waiting for more information from energy experts. Trams and trolleybuses are not running in the city.
Russia has regularly targeted Ukrainian power stations in recent weeks
The strike comes as Moscow rejects a peace deal for Ukraine. Russia rejects the idea and wants Kyiv to acknowledge Russia’s annexation of four territories. Russia has regularly targeted Ukrainian power stations in recent weeks. People in the country are suffering as a result of power outages in the bitter weather. While Ukraine claims that Russian attacks have killed civilians, Moscow has denied targeting them on several occasions.
According to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s deputy chief of staff, Russian shelling hit the maternity wing of a hospital in Kherson on Wednesday, but no one was injured. Tymoshenko claimed in a Telegram post that staff and patients had been relocated to a refuge.
In a video message, Zelensky advised Ukrainians to hug their loved ones more regularly, tell their friends how much they appreciate them, support coworkers, thank their parents, and celebrate with their children more often.
“We have not lost our humanity, although we have endured terrible months,” he said. “And we will not lose it, although there is a difficult year ahead.”
