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.

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. Ukrainian authorities claimed that fresh Russian strikes left the southern city of Odesa without power on Saturday (December 10). The authorities mentioned that Moscow launched "kamikaze drones" during the night-time attack. Only critical infrastructure such as hospitals and maternity wards had access to electricity as most parts of Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa were without power. The local officials said Russia used drones to hit energy facilities and parts of the surrounding region were also affected. Odesa mayor, Gennadiy Trukhanov, wrote on Facebook: "Due to the scale of the damage, all users in Odesa except critical infrastructure have been disconnected from electricity." Kyrylo Tymoshenko, the deputy head of the presidential administration, said on Telegram that the city was without electricity at the time of post on the messaging app. He noted that the situation remains difficult, but is under control. Maksym Marchenko, who is the governor of the region of Odesa, claimed that Russia used "kamikaze drones" to attack the post city overnight. He said, "As a result of the strike, there is no electricity in almost all districts and communities of our region." Marchenko also stated that Ukrainian air defence units shot down two drones. WATCH | What is Russia's 'Nuclear Doctrine'? How is Russia's strategy different than US? × In the winter season, problems for Ukrainians are growing with each day passing as Russia's target on energy infrastructure is leaving millions without power. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that the military situation in parts of eastern Ukraine was "very difficult". He further mentioned that Ukrainian forces continued to resist Russian attacks. "The frontline situation remains very difficult in the key areas of Donbas — Bakhmut, Soledar, Mariinka, Kreminna," Zelensky said in his daily video address. He added, "There is no living place left on the ground in these areas that is undamaged by shells and fire. The occupiers have actually destroyed Bakhmut — another city of Donbas, which the Russian army turned into scorched ruins." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russian attacks leave Ukraine’s Odesa without power; frontline situation in east is ‘very difficult’

Capital Kyiv is a city on edge a day after Moscow pounded targets there. Russia hit Ukrainian cities with over 80 missiles in total leaving at least 19 people dead and over a 100 injured.

Kyiv: One of the main targets of Russian attacks

Ukraine is preparing for intensified Russian attacks as it marks its Independence Day tomorrow. The day also coincides with the 6 month anniversary of Russia launching a special operation in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky vows to hoist flag in occupied regions

As the war in Ukraine continues, Kyiv is bracing for increased Russian attacks in time for Ukraine's Independence day on 24th August. Ukraine's military warned that Russia had positioned 5 war ships with cruise missile and submarines in the Black Sea.

Kyiv on alert ahead of Independence Day on August 24

The battle for Eastern Ukraine is hitting up, Russian forces are trying to surround the towns under Ukrainian control. The ground troops are outnumbered and outgunned and the US has backed off from helping Ukraine with rocket systems

US dismisses Ukraine's demand for long-range weapons

More than 235,000 people have fled the Idlib region over the past two weeks, the UN said Friday, amid heightened regime and Russian attacks on Syria's last major opposition bastion.&nbsp;

The mass displacement between 12 and 25 December has left the violence-plagued <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-regime-widens-control-over-idlib-fuelling-exodus-monitor-269591">Maaret al-Numan</a> region in southern Idlib "almost empty," the UN said in a statement.

Since mid-December, Russian-backed regime forces have pressed with an assault on jihadists in southern Idlib, despite an August ceasefire deal and calls for a deescalation from Turkey, France and the United Nations.&nbsp;

The increased air strikes came as Russian-backed regime forces advance on the ground.

They have since December 19&nbsp;seized dozens of towns and villages from the jihadist amid clashes that have killed hundreds on both sides.&nbsp;

The bombardment and clashes have amplified displacement from Maaret al-Numan and the nearby town Saraqeb in the southern Idlib region, the UN said.

"People from Saraqab and its eastern countryside are now fleeing in anticipation of fighting directly affecting their communities next," a statement said.

Idlib is dominated by the country's former Al-Qaeda affiliate, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hayat-tahrir-al-sham-syria-regimes-toughest-foe-in-idlib-162853">Hayat Tahrir al-Sham</a>, whose chief this week urged jihadists and allied rebels to head to the frontlines and battle "the Russian occupiers" and the regime.

The region hosts some three million people, including many displaced by years of violence in other parts of Syria.

The Damascus regime, which now controls 70 percent of Syria, has repeatedly vowed to take back the area.

Backed by Moscow, Damascus launched a blistering offensive against Idlib in April, killing around 1,000 civilians and displacing more than 400,000 people.

Despite a ceasefire announced in August, the bombardment has continued, prompting Turkey this week to press for a fresh ceasefire deal during talks in Moscow.

France on Tuesday called for an "an immediate de-escalation," warning of deteriorating humanitarian conditions.&nbsp;

The war in Syria has killed more than 370,000 people and displaced millions since it began with anti-government demonstrations brutally crushed by security forces.

More than 235,000 people have fled the Idlib region over the past two weeks, the UN said Friday, amid heightened regime and Russian attacks on Syria's last major opposition bastion.

More than 235,000 people have fled the Idlib region over the past two weeks, the UN said Friday, amid heightened regime and Russian attacks on Syria's last major opposition bastion. The mass displacement between 12 and 25 December has left the violence-plagued Maaret al-Numan region in southern Idlib "almost empty," the UN said in a statement. Since mid-December, Russian-backed regime forces have pressed with an assault on jihadists in southern Idlib, despite an August ceasefire deal and calls for a deescalation from Turkey, France and the United Nations. The increased air strikes came as Russian-backed regime forces advance on the ground. They have since December 19 seized dozens of towns and villages from the jihadist amid clashes that have killed hundreds on both sides. The bombardment and clashes have amplified displacement from Maaret al-Numan and the nearby town Saraqeb in the southern Idlib region, the UN said. "People from Saraqab and its eastern countryside are now fleeing in anticipation of fighting directly affecting their communities next," a statement said. Idlib is dominated by the country's former Al-Qaeda affiliate, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, whose chief this week urged jihadists and allied rebels to head to the frontlines and battle "the Russian occupiers" and the regime. The region hosts some three million people, including many displaced by years of violence in other parts of Syria. The Damascus regime, which now controls 70 percent of Syria, has repeatedly vowed to take back the area. Backed by Moscow, Damascus launched a blistering offensive against Idlib in April, killing around 1,000 civilians and displacing more than 400,000 people. Despite a ceasefire announced in August, the bombardment has continued, prompting Turkey this week to press for a fresh ceasefire deal during talks in Moscow. France on Tuesday called for an "an immediate de-escalation," warning of deteriorating humanitarian conditions. The war in Syria has killed more than 370,000 people and displaced millions since it began with anti-government demonstrations brutally crushed by security forces.

More than 235,000 flee northwest Syria flare-up: United Nation

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