Massive Christmas Day Attack Leaves Millions of Ukrainians in Dark
A large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure occurred on December 25, affecting multiple regions across the country. Ukraine's air defense systems detected 184 missiles and drones during the assault, with their military reporting that numerous projectiles were intercepted or failed to reach their targets. The strike resulted in widespread power outages throughout Ukraine, including the capital city, Kyiv. Residents sought shelter in metro stations during the attack. In Kharkiv, the northeastern city and Ukraine's second-largest population center, approximately 500,000 residents lost access to water, electricity, and heating services during winter conditions, according to regional authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the timing of the attack, stating it demonstrated Russia's "conscious choice" to strike on Christmas Day. Ukraine recently changed its traditional Christmas observance from January 7 to December 25, departing from the Julian calendar still followed by Russia. Russia's defense […]