"Putin deliberately chose Christmas to attack": Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 70 missiles, 100 UAVs at Ukraine

"Putin deliberately chose Christmas to attack": Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 70 missiles, 100 UAVs at Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia had launched over 70 missiles of various types and more than 100 drones at Ukraine

He made a statement on Telegram.

"Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas to attack. What could be more inhuman? More than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and over a hundred attack drones. The targets are our energy. They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine," the post reads.

According to preliminary data, Ukrainian defenders shot down more than 50 missiles and a "significant number" of drones.

The attack reportedly caused hits, and as of the morning, several regions are experiencing blackouts. Power companies are working to restore electricity as soon as possible.

• On Christmas Eve, December 24, and into Christmas Day, December 25, the Russian army launched Shahed-type drones and missiles at Ukraine. Read more about the attack here.
• Due to Russia's massive attack on Ukraine, Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s major power company, has taken measures to limit electricity consumption in a number of regions.
• In the morning, the Russian army launched a massive attack on critical facilities in Ukraine, in particular, the equipment of DTEK thermal power plants was seriously damaged.