Russia Launches Massive Attack on Energy Infrastructure, Forcing Ukrainians to Spend Christmas in the Harsh Winter | WPN World People News

Ukraine's Christmas was far from peaceful as Russia launched a massive airstrike, firing over 70 missiles and deploying hundreds of drones targeting energy infrastructure. This resulted in power outages and a lack of heating in Kyiv, the capital, and other cities in the northeast, such as Kharkiv. Even Moldova, located to the southwest of Ukraine, experienced missiles crossing its airspace. Poland urgently scrambled fighter jets for defense, and its air defense systems were on high alert.

Russia's Ministry of Defense confirmed that the strikes were aimed at key energy facilities within the "military-industrial complex." The attacks led to one death and six injuries, with cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Poltava being hit. In Kharkiv, more than half a million people were forced to spend Christmas near freezing temperatures without water, power, or heat.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's actions, accusing it of spreading terror on Christmas by intentionally cutting off heat and power during the harsh winter, calling it an inhumane tactic. Biden also reiterated the U.S.'s commitment to continuing military aid to Kyiv. However, with less than a month before Donald Trump’s potential return to office, there is growing uncertainty about future U.S. policy toward Ukraine, as Trump had promised to swiftly end the war during his campaign.