Russia Launches Christmas Day Missile Strikes on Ukraine

On Christmas Day, Russia launched a significant missile and drone assault on Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure and resulting in casualties, including one death in Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes as 'inhuman', emphasizing that over 70 missiles and more than 100 drones were utilized in the attack, which left many regions without electricity and heating amid winter temperatures. US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer both condemned the strikes, with Biden pledging to accelerate military aid to Ukraine in response to the ongoing aggression. The assault marks the 13th large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy system this year, as Russian forces aim to cripple its infrastructure during winter. Despite the damage, Ukraine's air defenses reportedly intercepted a significant number of the incoming missiles. The attack also raised concerns about the potential violation of airspace in neighboring Moldova, which is currently investigating the incident.