Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile assault on Ukraine overnight, killing civilians and forcing emergency power cuts across multiple regions, Ukrainian officials said.
Ukraine’s air force said Russia fired 635 drones and 38 missiles. Most were intercepted, but impacts were reported at 21 locations. The attack was the largest combined strike since early December and one of the biggest of the war so far.
Since last night, Russia has been carrying out a massive attack on Ukraine – primarily targeting our energy sector and civilian infrastructure, essentially the entire infrastructure of daily life. Over 650 drones have already been launched, a significant number of them “shaheds.”… pic.twitter.com/mbmt2nFyDT
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 23, 2025
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia targeted energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. At least three people were killed, including a child, and more than a dozen were injured.
Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said emergency blackouts were imposed and repairs would begin once conditions allow.
'Massive' Russian strikes prompt power cuts across Ukraine, Zelenskyy sayshttps://t.co/vus4SzzfjZ
— MSN (@MSN) December 23, 2025
The strike came as US-backed diplomatic talks continue. Zelenskyy said the timing showed Moscow’s unwillingness to pursue peace and urged allies to increase air defense and military support.
Ukraine also carried out drone strikes inside Russia, briefly disrupting airports and causing limited damage, Russian officials said.
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