Russian attacks for Christmas: Ukraine desperately defends itself!

Russian attacks for Christmas: Ukraine desperately defends itself!

Here are the dramatic developments on 1,036. Day of the Russian invasion in Ukraine!

On Thursday, December 26th, the situation in Ukraine was bubbling again. The front lines are hot and the fights achieve alarming dimensions!

In the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in the east of Ukraine, violent battles are raging between Russian and Ukrainian troops. According to the General Staff of Ukraine, 35 attacks by the Russians were reported around the city on Wednesday. "Three Russian armies are concentrated here against us," warned the Ukrainian regional commander Viktor Trehubov. The situation is tense and the soldiers are under immense pressure!

massive attack on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, Russia started a massive attack on Ukraine, which shook the nation! With a frightening number of over 170 rockets and drones, the attackers tried to destabilize the Ukrainian energy infrastructure. At least six people were injured in the northeastern city of Charkiw and another died in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The governors of the affected areas reported the devastating consequences.

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj sentenced the "inhumana" attack sharply and emphasized the effects on the civilian population. US President Joe Biden also expressed himself indignantly and spoke of a "scandalous attack" that aimed to prevent the Ukrainian population's access to warmth and electricity in winter. "There is no peace, not even for Christmas!", Cried British Prime Minister Keir Strander and condemned the attacks on Ukraine's energy supply.

international reactions and military aid

The international community reacts with horror! The US Department of Defense called on Biden to further increase arms deliveries to Ukraine in order to counter the Russian aggression. The pressure on Russia is growing while the world is watching!

But the focus is not just on Ukraine. Russia has accused NATO of wanting to transform Moldova into a logistical center to support the Ukrainian army. These allegations further heat the already tense relationships.

The situation remains tense and the world looks banned in developments in Ukraine. The fights, international reactions and humanitarian challenges are just a few of the topics that dominate the headlines!