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Zelensky: Russia Brings the War - Over 200 Attacks on New Year's Day

Published January 1, 2026, 14:06
Zelensky: Russia Brings the War - Over 200 Attacks on New Year's Day

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, denounced that Russia launched more than 200 attacks with unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) on Ukraine on New Year's Day, targeting energy infrastructure in seven regions. At the same time, Russia accuses Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone attack on a hotel and cafe in the Kherson region, which is under Russian control. The Ukrainian army has not yet commented on Moscow's accusations. Zelensky stressed the need for rapid supply of anti-aircraft systems, stating that Ukraine has already deployed two new Patriot systems received from Germany. Germany has announced the provision of two additional Patriot systems to Ukraine.