Even on New Year’s Eve, Russia was only concerned about how to hurt Ukraine - Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the shelling of the Russian occupiers on New Year's Eve.
The head of state reported this on Telegram, Censor.NET reports.
"Even on New Year's Eve, Russia was only concerned about how to hurt Ukraine. One hundred and eleven strike drones against our cities. Most of them did not reach their targets thanks to our air defense systems, our mobile fire groups and electronic warfare systems.
But, unfortunately, at this time we know of one person who died. My condolences to the family and friends. There are also victims and destruction. All services are involved.
And I am grateful to everyone who, regardless of the circumstances, every night and every day on duty, at work, protects Ukraine and Ukrainians," the message says.
Zelenskyy stressed that the Ukrainian army is holding back Russian assaults.
"Rescuers who are ready to help anywhere in Ukraine. All emergency services, our doctors, each and every one whose job is to save lives. Thank you!" the President concluded.
Recall that on the morning of January 1, air defense was operating in the capital. The Russians attacked Kyiv with drones. It is known about the dead woman.
It is known that on the night of January 1, 2025, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with 111 strike UAVs and drones of other types. Air defense forces destroyed 63 targets, 46 were lost in location.
