A comprehensive Russian robot attack hit several cities in Ukraine on Christmas morning. The attack was directed against the energy sector, says President Zelenskyj. The President of the USA calls the attack "scandalous".
WorldThey report from the war's front line and try to describe what its horrors do to a person. The Kyiv Independents Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko don't have time to think about what it does to themselves. There's more work to be done, says Farrell.
ConflictsUkraine has attacked the city of Kazan, over 100 miles from the front, with drones, according to Russian authorities. Several people were injured in Russian drone attacks against Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine on Friday evening.
ConflictsUkraine's defense forces have stopped a Russian attempt to cross a river on the eastern front, according to the Ukrainian military's statement.
ConflictsMillions of homes in Ukraine are without power after Russian attacks on the power grid. According to President Zelensky, Russia has used cluster bombs against energy facilities. The attacks are seen as a response to American weapons being directed against Russia, according to President Putin.
WorldRussia is said to have fired a record number of drones against Ukraine during the night: 188, according to information from Ukraine's air force. During the day, Ukraine and Nato are holding a meeting about a notable Russian attack with a new hypersonic robot.
ConflictsRussia carried out attacks on several cities in Ukraine during the night to Friday. In Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia, the death toll continues to rise after Thursday's Russian attack on the city.
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