Kharkiv

Russia Continues to Strike Civilian Residences

The New Year for Ukraine has begun as it had ended. Russia continues to strike residential areas in its bid to demoralize Ukrainians ahead of its intended occupation of the entire country.

This time the target was Kharkiv with two missiles striking the eastern Ukrainian city on Friday, January 2, President Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram page. He said Moscow’s forces “continue the killings, despite all the efforts of the world, and above all the United States, in the diplomatic process.”

At least 19 people in the eastern city were injured, including a 6-month-old, said regional administration head Oleh Syniehubov.

Earlier Friday, Russia conducted what local authorities called “one of the most massive” drone attacks at Zaporizhzhia. At least nine drones struck the city, damaging dozens of residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure but causing no casualties, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional administration.

Overall, Russia fired 116 long-range drones at Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s Air Force, with 86 intercepted and 27 striking their targets.

The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted 64 Ukrainian drones overnight in multiple Russian regions.

Sadly, negotiations with Moscow won’t work. Russia must be subdued by other means.