Yesterday, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and drones 🚀, killing two people and injuring 46, a day before Ukraine and the US leaders meet for peace talks in Florida today at 3 p.m.
Details of the strike
- Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the overnight assault on Dec 27, deploying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and attack drones.
- Targets included energy infrastructure and military-industrial sites, but residential areas were also hit.
- Residents in Kyiv faced a nearly 10-hour air raid alert.
Power cuts and impact
- Over 500,000 people in Kyiv and surrounding areas are without electricity ⚡.
- More than 22,000 households in Chernihiv region remain offline.
- Ukraine’s acting energy minister Artem Nekrasov shared these figures on Telegram.
As both sides prepare to discuss a path to peace today, the city reels from the devastation. For many young Ukrainians juggling remote work, study and daily life, these outages are a stark reminder of how conflict affects everyday routines 🌐🕒.
Stay tuned as we follow updates from Florida’s peace talks and on-the-ground developments in Ukraine.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
