Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure with missiles and drones on Christmas Day, prompting condemnation from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25, marking a further separation from Russian cultural influence.
Russia 's missile barrage on Christmas Day targeted Ukraine 's energy grid, launching more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and over 100 drones. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, calling it an 'ongoing assault on Ukraine 's energy infrastructure' and praising the 'resilience of the Ukrainian people' in the face of Russia 's aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X (formerly Twitter) that Putin 'deliberately chose Christmas for an attack' and that 'unfortunately, there have been hits' resulting in power outages in several regions. This is the second year Ukraine has officially celebrated Christmas on December 25, a move to distance itself from Russia's cultural influence
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