Ukraine Under Fire: Putin’s Unhuman Act on Christmas
In an audacious display of aggression, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine on Christmas Day, with President Volodymyr Zelensky condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions as "inhuman."
The attack, which targeted critical energy infrastructure, involved at least 184 missiles and drones, according to Ukrainian military reports. As of now, no casualty figures have been confirmed.
"Today, on Christmas, Putin chose to fly missiles instead of Christmas trees. What could be more cruel?" Zelensky remarked in a statement, citing over 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and more than 100 drones deployed.
Targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, Russia’s attack aimed to disrupt power supplies. Yet, Zelensky vowed, "The cruelty of the Russian troops will not break us, and it will not destroy the Christmas mood in Ukraine."
Ukrainian forces claimed to have shot down 58 missiles and caused others to miss their targets. Christmas morning in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities began with air raid sirens at 5:30 AM local time, as reports emerged of Russia launching Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.
While countless Ukrainians struggled with power outages, some in Kyiv resorted to spending Christmas huddled together in metro stations. A widespread power cut also affected over 500,000 residents in Kharkiv, leaving them to endure near-freezing temperatures without electricity or heating.
The brazen strike on Christmas serves as a stark reminder of the reality faced by Ukrainians since Russia’s invasion, with no sign of respite from the ongoing conflict.
