Following a massive Russian strike on Ukraine that went through the night on Thursday amid brutal winter conditions, Kyiv's Mayor on Friday (Jan 09) urged residents to temporarily vacate the capital city as it reels under severe winters at -8 degrees Celsius, with the temperature forecasted to dip further. "Half of Kyiv's apartment buildings, nearly 6,000, are currently without heat due to damage to the capital's critical infrastructure caused by a massive enemy attack," Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said on social media.&nbsp;"I also appeal to residents of the capital who have the opportunity to temporarily leave the city for places with alternative sources of power and heat to do so," he added. Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine as temperatures plummeted to freezing points. Moscow launched a barrage of missiles, including the hypersonic Orshnik, targeting critical infrastructure, including gas storage facilities and suburbs.&nbsp;Kyiv took the most hits during the strikes, with 4 people killed and at least 25 wounded. President Zelensky confirmed the strikes "Twenty residential buildings alone were damaged," Zelensky said, adding that "a building of the Embassy of Qatar was damaged last night by a Russian drone".&nbsp;Zelensky said Russia attacked Ukraine with 13 ballistic missiles, including the Oreshnik, and 22 cruise missiles, along with 242 drones. Russia's large-scale attack came after Moscow claimed that Ukraine targeted the residence of President Vladimir Putin in Russia's northern Novgorod region with 91 long-range attack drones.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-used-nuclear-capable-missile-to-hit-ukraine-s-lviv-oreshnik-missile-reportedly-used-near-polish-border-1767937771530">Russia used nuclear capable missile to hit Ukraine's Lviv? Oreshnik missile reportedly used near Polish border</a>&nbsp;The Russian military confirmed that it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences last month, which Kyiv has denied.<h2>What is the Oreshnik missile system?</h2>Russia has described the Oreshnik as an intermediate-range missile, capable of striking targets at distances of 3,000 to 5,500 kilometres (1,860 to 3,400 miles).&nbsp;Sergei Karakayev, commander of Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces, which oversees the country’s nuclear arsenal and intercontinental ballistic missile programme, has said the missile can hit targets across Europe.&nbsp;Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, said last month that Oreshnik missiles had been deployed in Belarus, a country bordering NATO’s eastern flank.&nbsp;Russia has claimed it is “impossible” for modern air defence systems to intercept the Oreshnik, which is said to travel at speeds of Mach 10, or roughly 2.5 to 3 kilometres per second.

Russia's large-scale attack came after Moscow claimed that Ukraine targeted the residence of President Vladimir Putin in Russia's northern Novgorod region with 91 long-range attack drones.

Following a massive Russian strike on Ukraine that went through the night on Thursday amid brutal winter conditions, Kyiv's Mayor on Friday (Jan 09) urged residents to temporarily vacate the capital city as it reels under severe winters at -8 degrees Celsius, with the temperature forecasted to dip further. "Half of Kyiv's apartment buildings, nearly 6,000, are currently without heat due to damage to the capital's critical infrastructure caused by a massive enemy attack," Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said on social media. "I also appeal to residents of the capital who have the opportunity to temporarily leave the city for places with alternative sources of power and heat to do so," he added. Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine as temperatures plummeted to freezing points. Moscow launched a barrage of missiles, including the hypersonic Orshnik, targeting critical infrastructure, including gas storage facilities and suburbs. Kyiv took the most hits during the strikes, with 4 people killed and at least 25 wounded. President Zelensky confirmed the strikes "Twenty residential buildings alone were damaged," Zelensky said, adding that "a building of the Embassy of Qatar was damaged last night by a Russian drone". Zelensky said Russia attacked Ukraine with 13 ballistic missiles, including the Oreshnik, and 22 cruise missiles, along with 242 drones. Russia's large-scale attack came after Moscow claimed that Ukraine targeted the residence of President Vladimir Putin in Russia's northern Novgorod region with 91 long-range attack drones. Also Read: Russia used nuclear capable missile to hit Ukraine's Lviv? Oreshnik missile reportedly used near Polish border The Russian military confirmed that it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences last month, which Kyiv has denied. What is the Oreshnik missile system? Russia has described the Oreshnik as an intermediate-range missile, capable of striking targets at distances of 3,000 to 5,500 kilometres (1,860 to 3,400 miles). Sergei Karakayev, commander of Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces, which oversees the country’s nuclear arsenal and intercontinental ballistic missile programme, has said the missile can hit targets across Europe. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, said last month that Oreshnik missiles had been deployed in Belarus, a country bordering NATO’s eastern flank. Russia has claimed it is “impossible” for modern air defence systems to intercept the Oreshnik, which is said to travel at speeds of Mach 10, or roughly 2.5 to 3 kilometres per second.

Russia's large-scale attack came after Moscow claimed that Ukraine targeted the residence of President Vladimir Putin in Russia's northern Novgorod region with 91 long-range attack drones.

'Temporarily leave Kyiv': Mayor urges residents after Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile

Ukraine did not attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's house, a US intelligence report has determined. The report by the CIA counters Russian claims that Kyiv targeted Putin's house in Russia's north using drones. Notably, the assertion was also made by Putin during a call with US President Trump, who responded to the claims by saying that he "couldn’t even imagine such crazy actions" and added that the alleged incident would inevitably affect Washington's approach toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. &nbsp;<h2>CIA findings clear Ukraine's name</h2>According to reports, CIA Director John Ratcliffe briefed Trump on the agency's findings on Wednesday (Dec 31). Ratcliffe told Trump that the CIA did not believe that the allegations raised publicly by Putin were true.The Wall Street Journal reports that the US instead found that Ukraine had been seeking to strike a military target located in the same region as Putin's country residence. However, as per officials, the target was not close to the residence.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-says-ukraine-russia-peace-deal-is-90-percent-ready-warns-final-10-gap-is-critical-1767241984714">Zelensky says Ukraine-Russia peace deal is 90% ready, warns final gap critical</a><h2>Trump concedes maybe Ukraine didn't attack Putin's house</h2>Following his briefing by the CIA director, Trump on X posted a link to a New York Post editorial titled "Putin ‘attack’ bluster shows Russia is the one standing in the way of peace," that states that the alleged Ukraine attack likely didn't happen.Earlier, according to a Kremlin readout released after Putin-Trump phone call, the POTUS said he was "shocked" and "literally outraged" by the alleged drone strike against a residence linked to the Russian presidency. Reportedly, Trump also told the Russian president that he was glad, "the current administration hasn’t given 'Tomahawks'."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-trump-say-he-s-glad-us-didn-t-give-ukraine-tomahawks-after-putin-alleges-drone-attack-on-residence-1767063879561">Did Trump say he’s ‘glad’ US didn’t give Ukraine Tomahawks after Putin alleged drone attack on residence?</a>Trump later confirmed the call, describing it as "a very good talk," while acknowledging that several "thorny issues" remained unresolved. Speaking to reporters, he said he was "very angry" when Putin raised the alleged attack, arguing that targeting a leader's residence crossed a different line than battlefield operations. He said it was one thing to "be offensive" and another "to attack his (Putin's) house".However, even at that time, Trump conceded that the Russian claim might not be accurate. When asked whether US intelligence had verified the incident, he had said it was "possible" the attack did not happen as described.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-ukraine-targeted-putin-s-home-1767236777072/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-ukraine-targeted-putin-s-home-1767236777072/embed</a>&nbsp;

US intelligence has debunked Vladimir Putin’s claim that Ukraine targeted his residence, undercutting a charge he personally raised with Donald Trump. Here's what the CIA found.

Ukraine did not attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's house, a US intelligence report has determined. The report by the CIA counters Russian claims that Kyiv targeted Putin's house in Russia's north using drones. Notably, the assertion was also made by Putin during a call with US President Trump, who responded to the claims by saying that he "couldn’t even imagine such crazy actions" and added that the alleged incident would inevitably affect Washington's approach toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. CIA findings clear Ukraine's name According to reports, CIA Director John Ratcliffe briefed Trump on the agency's findings on Wednesday (Dec 31). Ratcliffe told Trump that the CIA did not believe that the allegations raised publicly by Putin were true. The Wall Street Journal reports that the US instead found that Ukraine had been seeking to strike a military target located in the same region as Putin's country residence. However, as per officials, the target was not close to the residence. Also read | Zelensky says Ukraine-Russia peace deal is 90% ready, warns final gap critical Trump concedes maybe Ukraine didn't attack Putin's house Following his briefing by the CIA director, Trump on X posted a link to a New York Post editorial titled "Putin ‘attack’ bluster shows Russia is the one standing in the way of peace," that states that the alleged Ukraine attack likely didn't happen. Earlier, according to a Kremlin readout released after Putin-Trump phone call, the POTUS said he was "shocked" and "literally outraged" by the alleged drone strike against a residence linked to the Russian presidency. Reportedly, Trump also told the Russian president that he was glad, "the current administration hasn’t given 'Tomahawks'." Also read | Did Trump say he’s ‘glad’ US didn’t give Ukraine Tomahawks after Putin alleged drone attack on residence? Trump later confirmed the call, describing it as "a very good talk," while acknowledging that several "thorny issues" remained unresolved. Speaking to reporters, he said he was "very angry" when Putin raised the alleged attack, arguing that targeting a leader's residence crossed a different line than battlefield operations. He said it was one thing to "be offensive" and another "to attack his (Putin's) house". However, even at that time, Trump conceded that the Russian claim might not be accurate. When asked whether US intelligence had verified the incident, he had said it was "possible" the attack did not happen as described. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-ukraine-targeted-putin-s-home-1767236777072/embed

US intelligence has debunked Vladimir Putin’s claim that Ukraine targeted his residence, undercutting a charge he personally raised with Donald Trump. Here's what the CIA found.

CIA debunks Russian claims, says Ukraine did not attack Vladimir Putin’s house

Did Ukraine try to kill Putin at his residence? As Ukraine denied any involvement, Russia on Wednesday (Dec 31) gave “details” of a drone attack that it said targeted the president. Russia’s Defence Ministry held a press briefing showing animated maps of “the attack”, along with photos of snow-covered debris presented as alleged remnants of the drones. The briefing claimed Ukrainian drone flights from Sumy and Chernihiv towards Putin’s Valdai residence.<h2>Attack on Putin’s residence: What is Russia saying?</h2>The Russian Defence Ministry’s Major General Aleksander Romanenkov gave details of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack targeting President Putin’s Valdai residence in Novgorod Oblast. He claimed that Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones from the Sumy and Chernihiv regions on the night of December 28–29. According to him, the drones flew over the Bryansk, Smolensk, Tver, and Novgorod regions, specifically targeting the presidential residence. He said Russian air defences intercepted all the drones — 50 over Bryansk and Smolensk, which are hundreds of kilometres away, and 41 over Novgorod.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-president-putin-told-me-he-is-attacked-its-not-good-trump-netanyahu-florida-hamas-ukraine-1767036130285">'President Putin told me he is attacked, it's not good': Trump</a>&nbsp;There were no casualties or damage to the Putin residence. The ministry also released a map of the purported drone flight paths and video footage of a downed drone in a snowy forest, without providing exact details.Earlier, on December 29, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the alleged attack “state terrorism”. Russia is framing the incident as a retaliatory strike.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-russia-has-a-long-record-of-false-claims-ukraine-fm-rejects-drone-attack-on-putin-s-house-claim-says-there-s-no-plausible-evidence-1767104656376">‘Russia has a long record of false claims’: Ukraine FM rejects ‘drone attack on Putin’s house’ claim, says there’s ‘no plausible evidence’</a><h2>‘Attack’ on Putin’s residence: What is Ukraine saying?</h2>Ukraine has rejected the claims, with President Volodymyr Zelensky describing them as “typical Russian lies” aimed at sabotaging recent diplomatic progress following his talks with US President Donald Trump to end the war with Russia.He said the claim was a pretext for further Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities or government buildings.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/attack-on-putin-s-residence-sparks-outrage-in-kremlin-ukraine-cries-foul-1767183739601/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/attack-on-putin-s-residence-sparks-outrage-in-kremlin-ukraine-cries-foul-1767183739601/embed</a>Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had provided “no plausible evidence” for the attack, adding that “no such attack happened."

Russia gave more details of the alleged Ukraine drone attack targeting Putin’s residence. Ukraine has denied any attack


Did Ukraine try to kill Putin at his residence? As Ukraine denied any involvement, Russia on Wednesday (Dec 31) gave “details” of a drone attack that it said targeted the president. Russia’s Defence Ministry held a press briefing showing animated maps of “the attack”, along with photos of snow-covered debris presented as alleged remnants of the drones. The briefing claimed Ukrainian drone flights from Sumy and Chernihiv towards Putin’s Valdai residence. Attack on Putin’s residence: What is Russia saying? The Russian Defence Ministry’s Major General Aleksander Romanenkov gave details of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack targeting President Putin’s Valdai residence in Novgorod Oblast. He claimed that Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones from the Sumy and Chernihiv regions on the night of December 28–29. According to him, the drones flew over the Bryansk, Smolensk, Tver, and Novgorod regions, specifically targeting the presidential residence. He said Russian air defences intercepted all the drones — 50 over Bryansk and Smolensk, which are hundreds of kilometres away, and 41 over Novgorod. Also read: 'President Putin told me he is attacked, it's not good': Trump There were no casualties or damage to the Putin residence. The ministry also released a map of the purported drone flight paths and video footage of a downed drone in a snowy forest, without providing exact details. Earlier, on December 29, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the alleged attack “state terrorism”. Russia is framing the incident as a retaliatory strike. Also read: ‘Russia has a long record of false claims’: Ukraine FM rejects ‘drone attack on Putin’s house’ claim, says there’s ‘no plausible evidence’ ‘Attack’ on Putin’s residence: What is Ukraine saying? Ukraine has rejected the claims, with President Volodymyr Zelensky describing them as “typical Russian lies” aimed at sabotaging recent diplomatic progress following his talks with US President Donald Trump to end the war with Russia. He said the claim was a pretext for further Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities or government buildings. https://www.wionews.com/videos/attack-on-putin-s-residence-sparks-outrage-in-kremlin-ukraine-cries-foul-1767183739601/embed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had provided “no plausible evidence” for the attack, adding that “no such attack happened."

Russia gave more details of the alleged Ukraine drone attack targeting Putin’s residence. Ukraine has denied any attack &nbsp;

Did Ukraine try to kill Putin? Russia gives more details about alleged drone attack

On Tuesday (Dec 30), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed concern over reported attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. He took to his X account to post, “Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation.”&nbsp;He added, “Ongoing diplomatic efforts offer the most viable path toward ending hostilities and achieving peace. We urge all concerned to remain focused on these efforts and to avoid any actions that could undermine them.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Ongoing diplomatic efforts offer the most viable path toward ending hostilities and achieving peace. We urge all concerned to remain focused on these efforts and to avoid any…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2005899780795535587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Putin‘s residences, an accusation that Ukraine called a “lie” aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who does not typically announce drone strikes, said Ukraine had fired “91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles” at Putin’s home in the Novgorod region between late Sunday and early Monday, all of which were shot down.&nbsp;“Given the complete degeneration of the criminal Kyiv regime, which has shifted to a policy of state terrorism, Russia’s negotiating position will be reconsidered,” Lavrov said, without elaborating or providing evidence for Russia’s assertions.

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Putin‘s residences, an accusation that Ukraine called a “lie” aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war.

On Tuesday (Dec 30), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed concern over reported attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. He took to his X account to post, “Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation.” He added, “Ongoing diplomatic efforts offer the most viable path toward ending hostilities and achieving peace. We urge all concerned to remain focused on these efforts and to avoid any actions that could undermine them.”

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Putin‘s residences, an accusation that Ukraine called a “lie” aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war.

PM Modi 'deeply concerned' about reported attack on Russian President Putin's residence

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