In a series of coordinated attacks that marked the New Year, Russia launched a significant air assault on Ukraine, targeting multiple regions including Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa. The attacks involved the use of suicide drones and ballistic missiles, including hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, which struck residential areas, hotels, and medical facilities. Ukrainian officials reported casualties and significant damage to civilian infrastructure, with reports of at least 92 people injured and several civilians killed. The offensive included overnight air raids and missile strikes, causing widespread power outages and damage to an electricity substation in Kyiv. Ukrainian air defenses were active, attempting to intercept the incoming missiles and drones. Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating “We're going to intensify the strikes, no crime against civilians will rest unpunished, that's for certain,” announced an intensification of attacks on Ukraine, framing it as retaliation for what he described as Ukraine's 'indiscriminate' attack on the city of Belgorod, which reportedly killed four people. The attacks, which occurred in the early hours leading into New Year's Eve and continued thereafter, involved a record number of Iran-made drones according to officials.
Live update: Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities, killing 5 and injuring 100 https://t.co/rSxDPZ32Dk . Click to read ⬇️
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities, killing 5 and injuring almost 100, Kyiv officials say https://t.co/bpr71fkwQO
The aftermath of russia's missile attack on Kyiv. 📷@kztsky for Ministry of Defence https://t.co/gE6XD0EAq7
This footage shows the aftermath of Russian airstrikes in Kyiv. Five areas of the city were hit in the strikes. Ukraine-Russia war latest: https://t.co/QYEclXw6pC https://t.co/05F2maVLee
JUST IN: Russia launches hypersonic ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least four and injuring 100 https://t.co/KF5477isL5
Russian ballistic missiles strike Ukraine's largest cities, killing at least 4 and injuring over 100 https://t.co/nmlW07ATMQ
Russia continues to step up its recent air attacks on Ukraine as it unleashed a huge overnight missile barrage on Kyiv and Kharkiv https://t.co/tszUQQn8px https://t.co/vuJbTAvqxY
Putin unleashes 'nearly 100 missiles' in wave of attacks on Kyiv and other cities https://t.co/XISqKMYdGa
These photos captured by the Kyiv Independent show the aftermath of Russia's Jan. 2 morning missile strike against Kyiv, which has killed at least two residents and left thousands without electricity. Photos: Olena Zashko/Kyiv Independent https://t.co/8Lz3IJazzC
Remains of a downed Russian Kh-101 cruise missile in Kyiv this morning. https://t.co/kJ8qHK4lvA
Yet another massive Russian air attack on cities across Ukraine. At least 4 people killed, 92 injured, says Zelensky. “Almost a hundred missiles of various types. At least 70 missiles were shot down. Nearly 60 of them were intercepted in the Kyiv area.” https://t.co/AznwYfs2kG
NYT: Russia Hammers Kyiv With Missiles in Large-Scale Attack "The Ukrainian Air Force said the barrage involved some of Russia’s most powerful weapons, including hypersonic missiles that fly at several times the speed of sound." https://t.co/X1Xwk4nc5b
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that four civilians were killed and 92 injured in Kyiv and Kharkiv as Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles that can fly at 10 times the speed of sound slammed into city blocks. https://t.co/BeNioCKASX
The moment a downed rocket falls into the water in Kyiv https://t.co/hkVp4l1vZi
Zelenskyy reported that four people were killed and 92 people were injured in Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast and Kharkiv due to Russian air strikes https://t.co/oXgnW6DdoI
Russia’s morning attack on Jan. 2 has killed at least four people and injured more than 90. The mass strikes resulted in extensive damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Photos: Libkos and Anatolii Stepanov via Getty Images https://t.co/1jJ0YZvbVr
As a result of the morning attack on Ukraine, 4 people were killed, another 92 were injured. russia is a terrorist state https://t.co/HQFJjDPb8l
A Russian missile (or parts of it) falling into Dnipro river in Kyiv. The morning in Kyiv and Kharkiv was rough. https://t.co/IVkm6DWpUi
Footage showing the Moment that a Piece of a Russian or Ukrainian Missile fell into the Dnieper River in Kyiv during the Russian Missile Attack earlier this morning. https://t.co/2hatuW0uk6
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 92 people were injured and four were killed in today's attack by the occupiers. https://t.co/vG1tTmlQe0
Massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine, series of explosions in Kiev and Kharkiv ▪️ This morning, Russian forces carried out a massive missile attack on Ukraine, and strong explosions resounded on several occasions in Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukrainian media reports.
President Zelensky said four people had been killed and at least 92 injured after Putin's military unleashed a wave of air strikes on Kyiv https://t.co/UgSXQngnWN
A Russian Missile falling into the water after being shot down over Kyiv 🇺🇦 https://t.co/EvjEym9lde
At least 4 killed and 92 injured in Kyiv and Kharkiv as of now. Russia kills. https://t.co/TW3cmmbygp
Russia intensifies missile attacks on Ukraine as Putin vows to ramp up fighting https://t.co/MqOD0zOt7f
President Zelensky: 4 person killed, 92 wounded as result of Russian attack this morning in Kyiv, Kyiv region and Kharkiv. Rescue operation ongoing https://t.co/nlgHTkivuS https://t.co/mSuljRVj3x
‼️At least 92 people were injured, and 4 were killed as a result of the Russian missile attack on #Ukraine on the morning of January 2, President Volodymyr #Zelensky reported. https://t.co/TNZIetYBEw
Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles in the early hours of Tuesday, as aerial clashes with Ukraine escalate https://t.co/FstF8PrjvW
Russia has carried out missile attacks on #Kyiv and #Kharkiv in #Ukraine this morning, hitting residential areas. There are reports of killed and injured civilians. #Russia is a terrorist state. https://t.co/ZqLESU3Rc1
🔴 Results of Russian missile strikes #Kharkiv ❗️1 killed, 41 injured #Kyiv Kinzhal aeroballistic missile attack 40 injured #Kherson 1 killed, 4 injured https://t.co/L7iFnPvbpO
The aftermath of the Russian missile attack on Kyiv. Several residential buildings and infrastructure objects damaged. People have been injured. Heavy smoke in some parts of the city. https://t.co/quOlXJI0n3
Fires all over #Kyiv. Deep smoke covers the city. Debris from missiles and drones launched by #russia fall on the city, causing explosions all over https://t.co/O4FtF2kpdV
BREAKING: Casualties reported in large Russian missile strike attack against Kyiv
This residential building in Kyiv was among the many civilian targets struck during Russia’s early morning missile bombardment of Ukrainian cities https://t.co/vzNFACzu3P
Impact crater in a residential area of the Darnyts'kyi District, Kyiv, after Russian missile strikes this morning. https://t.co/CrHsyAXFa2
All districts of Kyiv hit by supersonic Russian missiles, many dead and wounded #RussianWarCrimes #Russia #Ukraine https://t.co/EM3TJRvPjn
Attack on Kyiv continues for two hours. More missiles are flying towards the city. The sky is filled with thick smoke due to several fires. https://t.co/dDaer0Exj9
More Russian Missiles now inbound towards Kyiv.
🚨 Aftermath of Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv https://t.co/V5rFbAu83P
Apartment block hit and burning this morning after Russian strikes in Kyiv https://t.co/wZrOqnJz1L
Ballistic missiles attack on Kyiv lasting more than an hour with loud explosions of Air defence everywhere
Russian Missile Strikes on the Ukrainian Capital of Kyiv this morning have reportedly Disrupted the Supply of Electricity and Water to a Majority of the City, with at least 1 Power Substation having been Impacted causing Severe Damage and a Large Fire at the Site. https://t.co/ktYEKdmkh7
More kinzhal aeroballistic missiles apparently headed towards Kyiv. The Russian aim clearly to exhaust air defences. Wave after wave after wave.
Large-scale Russian missile strikes ongoing in Ukraine this morning. Strikes in Kyiv appear to have hit civil power infrastructure, with outages reported and footage of burning transformers posted (seen below). https://t.co/xGfzqUf9Ay
BREAKING - Multiple missiles flying towards Kyiv: Ukraine air force https://t.co/JhMMCZjSN7
After a night of drone attacks, Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine. Multiple explosions are heard in Kyiv. Terrorist state continues terrorizing civilians. https://t.co/yFV5FL84qj
Multiple Kh-47M2 “Kinzhal” Hypersonic Missiles have reportedly been launched towards the Ukrainian Capital of Kyiv tonight by at least 4 MiG-31Ks.
Harrowing morning in Kyiv. Russia has once again launched multiple missiles towards peaceful cities, with many heading towards Kyiv. First explosions heard in Kyiv https://t.co/iCI0Uh4Gnp
It’s been a very loud night here in Kyiv and across Ukraine. The drones started at about 2.30am, with air defence intercepting a great many of them. The attacks are ongoing. A number of missiles now reportedly heading towards the capital.
Explosions over the Ukrainian Capital of Kyiv as Air Defenses attempt to Intercept several Incoming Missiles.
Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian regions, local officials said, as a Russian-installed official said Kyiv’s shelling of the city of Donetsk killed four people https://t.co/iUM8xjM1FN https://t.co/BwigCHtQVa
Putin vows to ‘intensify’ strikes on Ukraine after deadly final week of 2023 https://t.co/VN8VDM33lg
‼️ Explosions in Kyiv, air defence is working
⚡️Air defense active in Kyiv. Air defense was active in the capital as of 3 a.m. local time, the city’s military administration reported on Jan. 2 amid a drone threat warning. Several explosions were heard in Kyiv, according to the Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground.
Shahed drone attack reported against Kyiv. Russian bombers are up, missile strikes expected in a few hours
Putin vows to "intensify" strikes on Ukraine after launching record number of Iran-made drones https://t.co/vC5FdUDdvt
Putin vows to intensify attacks on Ukraine | ITV News https://t.co/hfAdAt20hm
BREAKING: PUTIN PLANS TO INCREASE ATTACKS ON UKRAINE “We're going to intensify the strikes, no crime against civilians will rest unpunished, that's for certain.” https://t.co/ONrotTLIdc
BREAKING - Putin says Russia will ‘intensify’ attacks on Ukraine https://t.co/ESYf0dp3hW
Apartment building on fire in Odesa, Ukraine after Russian suicide drone attacks around midnight on New Year’s Eve. Via @BrennpunktUA https://t.co/c8ZhCtoFTc
Russian suicide drones striking apartments in Odesa tonight https://t.co/pWWwLfiKNC
Russia launches suicide drones against apartment building in Odesa around midnight on New Year’s Eve, killing several civilians. Barbarians… https://t.co/XtXxKbSKms
Russia rings in the New Year by bombing apartment buildings across Ukraine. Odesa. https://t.co/zhcBNyzpBV
RUSSIA LAUNCHES OVERNIGHT AIR ASSAULT TARGETING KYIV (Reuters) Russia launched a fresh bombardment on Ukrainian regions in the hours leading into New Year's Eve, Ukrainian officials said, targeting Kyiv and inflicting damage on residential areas of the northeastern city of… https://t.co/n9gqe6yFxd
Explosions reported in Kyiv right now!!!
Russia pounded Kharkiv in the hours leading into New Year's Eve, hitting residential buildings, hotels and medical facilities, Ukrainian officials said. Russia said the attacks were retaliation for Ukraine’s ‘indiscriminate’ attack on Belgorod https://t.co/VjRj7Fu8rZ https://t.co/AjXn0DyTOA
Russia greets Kyiv with a new air raid. Right now - air raid alerts in most regions of Ukraine. Some have already been hit today. https://t.co/p7EKDByByd