Russia attacked Ukraine on December 26: strikes on Odesa, Volyn, and Zaporizhia

Attacks on Ukraine on December 26, 2023

According to Главком: On December 26, 2023, Russia launched attacks on Ukraine, particularly on Odesa, Volyn region, and Zaporizhia district. As part of these aggressive actions, Russian occupiers attacked Odesa with drones, with the attack on the city of Izmail lasting several hours. The first drones entered from the Black Sea waters on December 25.

On the night of December 26, Russian terrorists attacked a critical infrastructure facility in the Volyn region. At the same time, the Russian army struck the Zaporizhia district with missiles, delivering four hits with precision-guided munitions. As a result of these attacks, four people were injured, including:

• an 80-year-old woman
• a 65-year-old woman
• a 57-year-old woman
• a 71-year-old man

International Reaction to the Events

In addition, on the night of December 26, drones attacked Volgograd in Russia, prompting the closure of Volgograd airport due to the threat of strikes. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a military operation against ISIS in Nigeria, confirmed by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. U.S. senators condemned Russia's strikes on Ukraine during the Christmas holidays, expressing concern about security in the region.

Thus, December 26 became yet another day of escalating violence, highlighting the ongoing tension in relations between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the international response to the events taking place. The attacks that occurred on Ukrainian territory indicate the continuation of aggression by Russia, despite international condemnation. The reaction of the U.S. and allies to these events may influence the further development of the conflict and the international political situation in the region.