President Zelenskyy says attacks targeted energy and civilian infrastructure; three including child killed
Workers clear debris from the roof of a heavily damaged residential building in Kyiv, on Tuesday. PIC/AFP
Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight on Monday, firing more than 650 drones and over 30 missiles across at least 13 regions, killing three people, including a four-year-old child, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, in an X post.
In a strong statement on social media, Zelenskyy said the attacks primarily targeted Ukraine’s energy system and civilian infrastructure. “As of now, air raid alerts remain in effect across most of Ukraine. At the same time, all necessary services are engaged in dealing with the aftermath of the strike. Tragically, lives were lost.”
Zelenskyy said that while Ukrainian air defence systems managed to shoot down a large number of drones and missiles, several targets were still hit. “Repair crews and energy workers are already on the ground, working to ensure normal life for people, our cities, and our communities,” he said. Condemning the timing of the assault, Zelenskyy said the strike was carried out just days before Christmas, when families hoped to be safe at home.
Zelenskyy also pointed out that the attack came during ongoing discussions aimed at ending the war, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of refusing to stop the violence. “Now is the time to respond. Russia must be pushed toward peace and guaranteed security,” he said.
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