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Zelenskyy Condemns Russia’s Christmas Day Missile Strikes as Inhumane

News RoomBy News RoomDecember 25, 2024
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Russia’s Christmas Day Assault on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure: A Depraved Act of War

On Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, Russia unleashed a brutal and indiscriminate attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, plunging millions of civilians into darkness and cold amidst the festive season. The attack, condemned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "inhumane" and "depraved," involved a massive barrage of over 70 rockets, including ballistic missiles, and more than 100 attack drones. The primary targets were thermal power plants and other critical energy facilities, exacerbating the already dire energy crisis faced by Ukrainians during the harsh winter months.

The scale and timing of the attack underscored Russia’s deliberate strategy of targeting civilian infrastructure to inflict maximum suffering and demoralize the Ukrainian population. President Zelenskyy accused Russia of "fighting for a blackout in Ukraine," highlighting the Kremlin’s apparent intention to cripple the country’s energy grid and disrupt daily life. The Christmas Day assault was particularly cruel, as it deprived families of light and warmth during a time traditionally associated with joy and celebration.

Despite the intensity of the attack, Ukrainian air defenses demonstrated resilience, shooting down at least 50 missiles and a significant number of drones. However, the remaining projectiles inflicted considerable damage on energy facilities across the country, prompting emergency power outages to stabilize the grid. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, reported that one of its thermal power plants was hit, marking the 13th such attack on the company’s infrastructure this year.

The widespread damage caused by the Russian bombardment had immediate and severe consequences for Ukrainian civilians. In Kharkiv, at least seven strikes triggered fires across the city, injuring at least three people. The city’s mayor urged residents to seek shelter as ballistic missiles continued to rain down. Power outages were reported in several districts of Kyiv, the capital, as the state energy operator, Ukrenergo, implemented preemptive blackouts to mitigate the impact of the attack.

The attack also raised concerns beyond Ukraine’s borders. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha revealed that one Russian missile traversed the airspace of both Moldova and Romania, NATO members, highlighting the potential for the conflict to escalate and involve other countries. This incident underscores the risks posed by Russia’s aggression to regional stability and the need for continued international vigilance.

The Christmas Day attack was not an isolated incident but rather the latest in a series of escalating assaults on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Russia has repeatedly targeted power plants and other critical facilities, demonstrating a clear disregard for international humanitarian law. These attacks have left millions of Ukrainians without reliable access to electricity, heating, and water, creating a humanitarian crisis amidst the ongoing war. The international community has condemned Russia’s actions, calling for an end to the attacks and accountability for those responsible. The deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure constitutes a grave violation of international law and further underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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