A series of coordinated Russian attacks across Ukraine has escalated tensions, with Moscow admitting damage to a naval landing warship following a Ukrainian strike and reports of 465 chemical attacks since the war began. The Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander reported increased use of armored vehicles, kamikaze drones, and intensified artillery attacks by Russian troops in Eastern Ukraine. A Russian drone and artillery attack killed 6 in Ukraine and knocked out power in a major city, while five civilians were killed in Donetsk Oblast by Russian strikes. In a significant assault, Russian forces launched a wave of drone and missile strikes, killing at least 10 people and injuring at least 60 across various Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. The Ukraine air force stated that of the 46 Iranian-made drones deployed by Russia, 32 were shot down. Additionally, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier hit a mine in the Black Sea, injuring two people. The attack on the naval warship and subsequent strikes on Ukrainian cities mark a notable increase in hostilities and may represent one of the largest aerial barrages since the full-scale invasion began. Following the sinking of the Black Sea ship, 'Furious' Putin reportedly ordered the punishment of Russian commanders, highlighting the risk of losing a vital naval hub in Crimea.
At least 12 people murdered by the Russians in massive missile attacks. Russia's war crimes will only cease when it has been totally defeated and smashed. That, forgive me for saying it again, should be the war aim that we, the Allies, must set ourselves. https://t.co/vzt7z0CTY2
Russia unleashed its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine in months, killing 10 people and wounding at least 60 others in Kyiv, the south, west and east of the country, Ukrainian officials said https://t.co/xJi2luyuIA
Putin unleashes massive revenge attack on Ukraine 'hitting maternity hospital' after humiliating destruction of warship https://t.co/rcpKicgIoX
Russia hits Ukraine with worst aerial raid of war https://t.co/fOw54g6XsH
These widespread attacks on Ukraine's cities show Putin will stop at nothing to achieve his aim of eradicating freedom and democracy. We will not let him win. We must continue to stand with Ukraine – for as long as it takes. https://t.co/cf6aDNwPjD
Russia launches biggest aerial assault yet in REVENGE attack after Putin left 'furious' https://t.co/RMXnfRtrhe
Last night was the largest missile attack on Ukraine since the war began https://t.co/oWQsIBpBJE
Russia's drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have "been across the whole country". Military analyst Sean Bell has the latest on the war in Ukraine, after Russia launched one of its biggest aerial barrages of 2023. https://t.co/qlyZBiKfOa 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 https://t.co/fINrBv6CMy
🔴 Russia launched a wave of overnight drone and missiles on at least seven Ukrainian cities in the largest attack of its kind this year. Follow the latest updates from Ukraine on our liveblog⬇️ https://t.co/7pUv3lATZT https://t.co/XWtzQBlug9
Russia has launched the largest aerial attack by the Kremlin’s forces since their full-scale invasion in February 2022. According to the Ukrainian air force, the previous biggest assault was in November 2022 when Russia launched 96 missiles against Ukraine. #Velsig #geopolitics
BREAKING: Ukraine says at least 12 people have been killed in Russian missile attacks
Russia launched the largest attack yet against Ukraine, targeting civilians. A war crime on a massive scale. A reminder for the New Year that Russia’s aims haven’t changed - it wants to destroy Ukraine. Not letting aggression pay off is crucial for European and global security.
Several killed as Ukrainian cities hit by wave of Russian missile and drone strikes https://t.co/jlraybWnrl
Tonight 🇷🇺 launched what might have been the largest missile and drone attack against 🇺🇦 during the entire war. Numerous residential complexes were among the targets. They are barbarians! https://t.co/Kw6lqdltoJ
BREAKING: Ten killed as Russia hits Ukrainian cities with huge aerial barrage Read more 🔗 https://t.co/NRlJ2rx5Mj
“No Crimean port is safe any more for Russian warships,” said Ruslan Pukhov, director of the Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies in Moscow. Ukraine has “basically ejected the fleet from Crimea.” https://t.co/rinLJqNJhL
Russia strikes major Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, days after Moscow blamed Kyiv for a strike on a military ship in Crimea https://t.co/9pX6CSUcEz
In an apparent retaliation for the Russian warship sunk in Feodosiya two days ago, the Russian army stroke residential complexes and malls in Dnipro, Kyiv, Odesa, and other Ukrainian cities. Unable to defeat the Ukrainian army, Putin tries to bomb Ukrainians into submission. https://t.co/rKEQhIInQr
Ukraine war: Wave of Russian air strikes reported across Ukraine https://t.co/ehR368WTV7
BREAKING: One person has been killed and at least 15 are injured after a combined air attack in Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian officials. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/6HwGxFYy6j
Putin risks losing vital naval hub as Ukraine strikes in Crimea https://t.co/o7VbTN7rYS
Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Lviv and many other Ukrainian cities are currently targeted by the largest wave of Russian cruise missile attacks in over a year https://t.co/K56YoceMO4
Russia has based its Black Sea fleet in Crimea for 240 years. Now Vladimir Putin is at risk of losing the flagship naval hub https://t.co/YdNuEwF41m
Apparently a dry bulk ship hit a mine on the way to collect grain in Ukraine. https://t.co/s0AlGCPJ10
BREAKING 🚨 Ukraine says cargo ship hit mine in Black Sea, wounding two https://t.co/0JDULkArOy
'Furious' Putin orders 'punishment' for Russian commanders after Ukraine strike on warship https://t.co/4J0uIyR5zV
💥 BULK CARRIER HITS MINE IN BLACK SEA, TWO PEOPLE INJURED, UKRAINE SAYS A Panama-flagged bulk carrier that was headed to a River Danube port to load grain has hit a mine in the Black Sea, the Ukrainian military said on Thursday. It was the latest incident of a civilian vessel… https://t.co/U1TdkFOqEC
⚠️ BULK CARRIER HITS MINE IN BLACK SEA, TWO PEOPLE INJURED, UKRAINE SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/lkZBFTnCES
Furious Putin 'orders Crimea commanders to the frontline' as punishment for humiliating sinking of Black Sea ship https://t.co/t9f4ZoKDlY
New satellite imagery of the Russian warship struck by Ukraine also shows a destroyed warehouse and other damage to the port. https://t.co/6m2kHwU5V4
Opinion: Ukrainians will fight Russia no matter what. But this is what they need to win (via @latimesopinion ) https://t.co/zzwMyKJ7Dx
Ukraine's task is as clear as possible: we must make our state so strong and effective that Russia feels that every blow it receives will be answered by us. Accomplishing this task is possible only on the basis of sufficient production of domestic weapons. Currently, our… https://t.co/GP1drQSw0c https://t.co/eTJBBHGdQE
🔴The Telegraph’s Associate Editor (Defence), @DomNicholls, explains the rapid developments in drone warfare and what this means for the battlefield, military planners, future conflicts and Ukraine. Watch the full episode here ⤵️ https://t.co/wZG064Qw7w
Two people were killed after Russian forces sent dozens of attack drones over Ukraine in an overnight air strike, Ukrainian authorities said. The Ukraine air force said that 32 of 46 Iranian-made drones deployed by Russia had been shot down https://t.co/tqwvomBYoh
Five civilians killed in Donetsk Oblast by Russian strikes – photo https://t.co/lZCNwJlDKU
Ukraine strikes Russian naval landing warship, Moscow admits damage - Reuters https://t.co/yByFd2uHJO
☣️ Russia conducts 465 chemical attacks since beginning of full-scale war, dynamics growing https://t.co/XRNrH5WiG4
Russian Forces Escalate Pressure on Multiple Fronts in Eastern Ukraine – #Syrsky Ground Forces Commander reports the increased use of armored vehicles, kamikaze #drones, and intensified #artillery attacks by Russian troops in the eastern region. https://t.co/fWEaJ9vAON https://t.co/QqoHk9SVvb
A Russian drone and artillery attack kills 6 in Ukraine and knocks out power in a major city https://t.co/TPVbNDHuw0