Russian Drone and Missile Attacks Hit Ukraine, Causing Casualties and Disrupting Services

Overnight Attacks on Ukraine

• 💥 Russian drone and missile attacks occurred throughout the night across Ukraine, with air raid sirens sounding in multiple cities.
• 📍 The capital, Kyiv, experienced significant strikes, hitting five neighborhoods, causing fires, and leaving thousands of buildings without heating.
• 🏥 In Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city, drone attacks injured 27 people, and private homes, residential buildings, and a hospital were reportedly hit.

Impact on Infrastructure and Civilians

• ⚡ Thousands of residents were left without electricity and heating due to the widespread power outages, exacerbated by freezing temperatures.
• 💔 Residents described the fear and disruption, with one individual waiting in a hallway for attacks to end and unsure where they would sleep due to broken windows and damaged homes.
• 🏙️ Kyiv was hit by 25 "shahads" (likely referring to Shahed drones), prompting efforts to prevent the heating system from freezing.