Zelenskyy: Russia's New Year focus was hurting Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: RBC-Ukraine, Vitalii Nosach)
Even on New Year’s Eve, Russia was concerned only with how to hurt Ukraine. As a result of a Russian drone attack on January 1, one person was killed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated.
"Even on New Year’s Eve, Russia cared only about how to hurt Ukraine. One hundred and eleven strike drones targeted our cities. Most of them failed to reach their targets thanks to our air defense systems, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare systems. However, unfortunately, it is currently known that one person was killed," the head of state said.
Zelenskyy expressed condolences to the family of the deceased. The President also thanked those defending Ukraine and its citizens.
"Our army, which holds back assaults. The rescuers are ready to help at any point in Ukraine. All emergency services, our medics, and everyone whose work is to save lives. Thank you," Zelenskyy emphasized.
Drone Attack on Kyiv
On New Year’s Eve, Russian occupiers launched 111 drones at Ukraine. Out of these, 63 were shot down. Another 46 enemy drones, which were decoys, were lost in locational tracking. Two drones flew back to Russia and Belarus.
By morning, enemy drones reached Kyiv. Air defense was active in the capital.
In two districts of Kyiv—Sviatoshynskyi and Pecherskyi—drone debris fell, causing fires. In Pecherskyi, debris partially destroyed two floors of a residential building. The body of the victim was found under the rubble.
Additionally, drone debris caused a fire on the roof of a National Bank building in the Pecherskyi district.
For more details on the aftermath of the attack on Kyiv, see the report by RBC-Ukraine.
