#PecherskRaion, #Ukraine
At least four people were killed and 35 others injured after Russia launched 131 drones against Ukrainian cities on Christmas Eve.Volodymyr Zelensky stated the escalation proves Vladimir Putin remains uninterested in ending the war, even as North Korean soldiers assist Russian forces.The attacks caused widespread power outages and prompted warnings about potential radiation risks at Chernobyl following damage to energy infrastructure.
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