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Russia has launched another deadly assault on Ukraine, with Kyiv reporting a massive missile and drone attack that killed at least 13 people and injured dozens more. The strikes targeted several Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv. The attack comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces growing political pressure at home following a major government reshuffle. The removal of Ukraine’s popular defense minister and prime minister has sparked protests, criticism, and questions over wartime leadership.

Russia launches deadly missile attack on Ukraine as Zelensky faces political crisis

World news: The attack on the Ukrainian capital happened shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed in a New Year’s address to do everything he could to end the war within the coming year.

Ukraine war: Russia launches New Year drone strike on Kyiv, killing two, wounding six

Russia carried out a major aerial strike on Ukraine on Friday (Dec 13) morning, deploying cruise missiles and drones to target energy infrastructure, particularly in the western border regions.

Russian airstrike targets Ukraine’s energy system in retaliation for US-supplied missile use

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Russia pounds Ukraine, alert sounded | Tornado horrors in US midwest

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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