Russia attacks Ukraine during Christmas - Selenskyj warns of Blackout!

Russia attacks Ukraine during Christmas - Selenskyj warns of Blackout!

Leverkusen, Deutschland - Kyiv sees itself in great distress due to massive Russian attacks. President Wolodymyr Selenskyj reported in a message that after these attacks in several Ukrainian regions, the electricity failed. Over 70 rockets, including ballistic floors, and more than 100 drones were fired on Ukraine. Selenskyj accused Russia of targeting the energy infrastructure and described the attacks as a Christmas provocation and inhuman. Technicians are already working on restoring the power supply as quickly as possible, while there is air alarm nationwide. According to Selenskyj, more than 50 rockets and many drones were intercepted, but not all attacks could be warded off, such as Radio Leverkusen reported.

Russian counterattack and rising tensions

The Situation continues to escalate: On the 1000th war day, the Ukrainian armed forces fired Atacms rockets on Russian territory in the Brenn region of Brjansk for the first time. President Selenskyj confirmed the use of these US weapons, which was convicted by Moscow's Ministry of Defense. They stated that their air defense was able to intercept five of the six fired rockets. This changed the situation significantly and led to a significant increase in tension, says Armin Coerper in Moscow. Not only the military balance is questioned, but diplomacy also plays a crucial role. This ensures unrest even at political meetings such as the G20 summit, such as ZDF explained.

In addition, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lawrow threatened to react to the Ukrainian shelling "accordingly". Moscow has announced that they will understand losses through any attacks as common attacks, which increases the nuclear risk of escalation. Ukraine sees itself not only militarily, but also politically under pressure, while the western allies are still involved in this complex conflict.