Russia attacks Ukraine with 500 drones and 40 missiles overnight – Zelenskyy

Russia launched nearly 500 drones against Ukraine, a significant number of which were Shaheds, as well as 40 missiles, including Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, on the night of 26-27 December.

Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote from Zelenskyy: "The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. Regrettably, there have been hits, and ordinary residential buildings have been damaged.

Rescue workers are searching for a person trapped under the rubble of one of them. In some districts of the capital and the oblast, electricity and heating are currently unavailable. Firefighting efforts are underway.

Repair crews have already begun work at some energy facilities; at others, personnel remain in shelters, and rescuers and repair teams will start work as soon as the air raid alerts stop."

Details: Zelenskyy called on partners to support Ukraine's defence and supply air defence systems.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "Russian representatives engage in lengthy talks, but in reality, Kinzhals and 'Shaheds' speak for them. This is the true attitude of Putin and his inner circle. They do not want to end the war and seek to use every opportunity to cause Ukraine even greater suffering and increase their pressure on others around the world.

And this means that the pressure in response is still insufficient. If Russia turns even the Christmas and New Year period into a time of destroyed homes and burned apartments, of ruined power plants, then this sick activity can only be responded to with truly strong steps. The United States has this capability. Europe has this capability. Many of our partners have this capability. The key is to use it."

Background: On the morning of 27 December, it became known that 19 people had been injured in Kyiv in a Russian attack.

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