Russia Strikes Ukraine on New Year’s Day
On the morning of January 1, 2025, the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, woke to the sound of explosions as Russian forces launched a devastating drone attack. According to city officials, the strike claimed the life of one individual, injured six others, and caused significant structural damage across two districts.
As the Ukrainian air force issued warnings of incoming drones, Kyiv’s Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed that air defenses were actively repelling the assault. However, the impact was severe. A residential building bore the brunt of the attack, with two of its floors partially destroyed. Amid the rubble, emergency services discovered the body of a woman.
Images shared by the State Emergency Service depicted firefighters working tirelessly to extinguish fires in the damaged structure, while rescuers assisted elderly residents to safety. The attack also damaged a building belonging to the National Bank of Ukraine and another non-residential property in a separate neighborhood, as reported by Klitschko.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted strongly to the incident, stating, “Even on New Year’s Eve, Russia’s only focus was on inflicting pain on Ukraine.”
This is yet another chapter in Russia’s relentless campaign of airstrikes targeting Ukrainian towns and cities far from the frontlines. The conflict, nearing its third year, continues to cast a shadow over Ukraine as its citizens face the grim reality of war.
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