Russia attacked Ukraine with drones on New Year's Eve: civilians were injured

Attack on Ukraine on New Year's Eve

According to Главком: On New Year's Eve, Russian invaders launched an attack on Ukraine using drones, resulting in injuries among civilians and damage to infrastructure. The attack occurred overnight from December 31 to January 1, and the main targets of the drones were:

• Volyn Region
• Lutsk
• Odessa
• Kontop
• Zatoka

In Lutsk, a fire broke out during the attack, as reported by the city mayor Igor Polishchuk. The Volyn and Odessa regions also suffered massive strikes from Russian drones. A fire broke out at one of the facilities in Odessa. Additionally, the attack on Zaporizhzhia resulted in five civilians being injured, including a 15-year-old boy. Throughout December 31, several areas of Dnipropetrovsk region were also hit, resulting in four people being injured.

This attack underscores the continuation of Russia's military actions against Ukraine, which negatively affects the civilian population and infrastructure.

Need for international support

The attack on New Year's Eve became yet another confirmation of the escalation of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has been ongoing for more than a year. It highlights the need for international support for Ukraine and the strengthening of security measures to protect civilians. As attacks on infrastructure continue, this may have serious consequences for the viability of regions and their residents, requiring urgent action from the Ukrainian authorities and the international community.