These images show the Ukrainian emergency service workers handling the consequences after Russian missiles hit the Kyiv and Kharkiv regions.
The video begins by showing Ukrainian firefighters tackling the fire at the destroyed building.
Ukrainian firefighters then can be seen rescuing survivors from the buildings hit by the Russian missiles and kamikaze drones.
The images were obtained from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, 2nd January, along with a statement saying: “We are now dealing with the consequences of another Russian strike. All necessary services are involved. More than 500 rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, utilities, power engineers, and police. Kyiv and the region, Kharkiv. As of now, 92 people have been reported injured. Everyone is being helped. Unfortunately, four people have died. My condolences to their families and friends.
“Our air defence soldiers have been doing an incredible job for three days now.
“Since 31st December, the Russian Inhumans have already used about 170 Shaheds and dozens of missiles of various types.
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“The vast majority of them were aimed at civilian objects. I am grateful to all our partners who are helping to strengthen our air shield. This helps to save hundreds of lives every day and every night that would have been taken by Russian terror if not for Patriots and other defence systems.
“This year, we will continue to work with everyone in the world who values life to further strengthen our air shield and hold Russia accountable for its actions.
“The terrorist state must feel the consequences of what it is doing.”
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation.” Today marks the 678th day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 2nd January 2024, Russia had lost approximately 360,820 personnel, 5,990 tanks, 11,100 armoured combat vehicles, 8,531 artillery units, 945 multiple launch rocket systems, 626 air defence systems, 329 warplanes, 324 helicopters, 6,710 drones, 1,710 cruise missiles, 23 warships, 1 submarine, 11,365 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,284 units of special equipment.
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Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv following a drone assault, as reported by the capital’s military administration.
This escalation follows Ukrainian strikes on the Russian city of Belgorod.
Earlier, Russia had deployed 35 attack drones on Ukraine, all destroyed by air defence systems, causing a fire in Kyiv’s Desnianskyi district.
The death toll from Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod has risen to 25, with a four-year-old girl among the casualties.
According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia deployed 35 attack drones on Ukraine on Monday; all were successfully destroyed by Ukraine’s air defence.
Downed drone debris ignited a residential building fire in Kyiv, raising concerns about the aftermath of the drone attack, as reported by Ukrainian officials.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated on Telegram that the city’s loud explosions resulted from air defence systems repelling an attack.
Falling drone debris sparked a fire in Desnianskyi, Kyiv’s most populous district on the east bank of the Dnipro River.
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Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, reported that emergency services responded to the Holosiivskyi district on the west bank of the Dnipro, but no immediate casualties were reported.
Russian drones targeted a university and a museum associated with key figures in Ukrainian national identity on Monday.
The National Agrarian University, near Lviv, linked to Ukrainian hero Stepan Bandera, faced damage to windows and its roof.
A nearby museum dedicated to Roman Shukhevych was also ravaged.
Despite the destruction, locals expressed determination to repair the historically significant sites,
The attacks underscore tensions and cultural symbolism amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Russian claims that Moscow was winning the war. Describing it as a mere “feeling” and claimed Moscow is facing significant battlefield losses.
In an interview with The Economist, Zelensky did not provide specific evidence but outlined Ukraine’s 2024 priorities, including targeting Russia’s strengths in Crimea and defending key cities on the eastern front.
He rejected the idea of Moscow being interested in peace talks, citing ongoing aerial strikes as evidence, and characterised Russia’s actions as those of a “terrorist country.”
