This is the second time that Ukraine celebrates the holiday on a different date than its enemy. An energy company also called it “a depraved act.”
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, denounced this Wednesday that Russian forces launched more than 70 missiles and more than 100 explosive drones against the Ukrainian energy system and electrical grid. The president described the bombing, which took place on Christmas Day, as “inhumane.”
For the second time in its history, Ukraine celebrates this holiday on December 25 and not January 7, like the Russians.. “Putin deliberately chose Christmas Day to attack. What could be more inhumane?” Zelensky asked himself on his Telegram account.
Russia attacked Ukraine during Christmas
The president specified that “more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than 100 attack drones” were launched. He criticized that the invaders “continue fighting to cause a blackout in Ukraine.” He also acknowledged that the attacks caused supply outages in several regions..
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenkostated that the operator of the electrical transmission system is taking the necessary measures to limit consumption and minimize the negative consequences for the electrical grid. “As soon as the situation allows, the energy system workers will clarify the damage caused,” he declared.
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“Depraved act”
Anti-aircraft alarms sounded in Ukrainian territory at 05:30 local time. Shortly after, The Air Force reported that Russia had launched Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea. At least one person died and six were injured, authorities said.
This Russian attack is the 13th large-scale attack against the Ukrainian energy system this year, the last of the Russian campaign against this network during the winter.
“Depriving millions of peaceful people celebrating Christmas of light and warmth is a depraved and evil act.” to which we must respond,” said the general director of the electric company DTEK in X, Maxim Timchenko, who asked kyiv’s allies for more air defense means.
Several regions of Ukraine reported damage to infrastructure. Russia often attacks the country’s electrical system to leave Ukrainians without heat in the winter.
Christmas Message: Pope Francis called for “the weapons to remain silent in the martyred Ukraine”
Pope Francis launched his message of peace and blessing Urbi et Orbito the city of Rome and the world, from the central balcony of the basilica of Saint Peter. In front of thousands of faithful, he expressed: “Shut up your weapons in the martyred Ukraine“in relation to the war with Russia and asked to “reach a just and lasting peace.”
“Silence the guns in the martyred Ukraine. May we have the audacity today to open the door to negotiations and gestures of dialogue to reach a just and lasting peace”, was the complete message of the Argentine Pope on the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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