Christmas Bloodshed: Civilian Deaths as Russia Rejects Holiday Truce in Ukraine
Despite the Christmas holidays, the military conflict between Ukraine and Russia continued with relentless intensity, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and significant damage to energy grids. Russian drone incursions claimed at least four lives across the Odessa, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions, while leaving dozens more injured. Although Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 106 out of 131 launched drones, the impacts triggered emergency power shutdowns, leaving many residents without heat or electricity during the freezing winter. A prior diplomatic initiative by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to establish a temporary Christmas truce was rejected by the Russian leadership. This is reported by NewsToday24 editorial team, citing Ukraine 7 Days. News from Ukraine, Kyiv and the world 24/7.
In response, Ukraine intensified its drone operations targeting Russia’s internal energy sector to systematically disrupt military logistics and fuel supplies. In the port city of Temryuk (Krasnodar region), two oil tanks were set ablaze, with the fire spreading across 2,000 square meters. Furthermore, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) confirmed attacks on a gas processing facility in Orenburg and the strategic Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region, which is a major supplier for Russian southern forces. Meanwhile, Russian authorities alleged that a Ukrainian strike hit a humanitarian convoy in Dagestan, reportedly killing three people. While many Orthodox Christians in both nations celebrate Christmas in January, the recent escalation underscores the total collapse of efforts to secure even a brief cessation of hostilities for the December holidays.
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