Night drone strike in Kyiv region on December 25: debris damaged homes and vehicles.

In the Kyiv region, during a nighttime attack, several enemy drones were shot down, and debris was found in two areas of the region. Parts of the downed drones damaged several houses, cafes, and trucks. Fortunately, the critical infrastructure was not harmed.

There were no casualties among the residents. According to the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, the air defense operated throughout the night, neutralizing several targets. There were no injuries among the population, and critical infrastructure and residential buildings were protected from impacts.

However, the debris from the downed drones caused damage to: 12 trucks;
cafe buildings; three private houses. Some structures suffered damage to their facades, roofs, windows, and doors.

"As of 09:10, 12 trucks, three private houses, a cafe, and a gas station sign were damaged," reported the police of Kyiv region.

Investigative and operational groups of police, explosives experts, and rescuers are working at the scenes. The police of Kyiv region once again urged residents to immediately head to shelters during air alerts and strictly adhere to safety rules. If you find any suspicious items, call "102" immediately.

Massive Attack on December 25

Following the nighttime attack by Shahed drones, Russia launched a massive missile strike in the morning aimed at energy infrastructure facilities. Explosions were recorded in several regions, including Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Kirovohrad regions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the combined massive attack that Russia carried out on Christmas. He described it as deliberate due to the choice of date and reported that the Russians launched over 70 missiles and more than a hundred drones. According to preliminary information, the air defense destroyed 50 missiles and a significant portion of the UAVs.

Additionally, one of the cruise missiles launched by the aggressor crossed the airspace of Moldova, which has already raised additional international concern. We also reported on how the Polish military readied combat aircraft, ground-based air defense systems, and radar reconnaissance.