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Russia on Tuesday (Jan 2) launched a barrage of&nbsp;missiles on the Ukrainian capital as well as other cities in which four people were killed and more than 27 others were injured&nbsp;as strikes damaged high-rise buildings and caused fires.

"One wounded elderly woman from a building in the Solomyansky district... died in an ambulance. Twenty-seven wounded people were hospitalised," said Kyiv mayor Vitaly Klitschko. In the Kyiv region, two others were killed and one person was killed in the eastern city of Kharkiv, as per the&nbsp;regional authorities.

Barrages of loud explosions were heard in Ukraine's capital city Kyiv after Ukraine's air force earlier said that multiple missiles were flying towards the capital city. This happened shortly after&nbsp;nationwide air alerts were raised in Ukraine due to a threat from Russian bombers.

The city's military administration said that many fragments of downed rockets were seen on the roads of various districts which included residential buildings. It was reported that Russia launched Kinzhal missiles. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that power supply was not available in several areas of the capital as&nbsp;250,000 consumers were left in darkness.

Ukraine's national Ukrenergo energy company said, "250.000 consumers were without electricity in Kyiv and its region following Russian strikes."

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said that explosions occurred and the capital was on fire nearly an hour after the military administration of the region said that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones were detected in the airspace of the city.

<h2 lang="en-US">Air alerts in Ukraine</h2>

Air alerts were raised by Ukraine's military on Tuesday (Jan 2) as they warned about a threat of Russian missile strikes. 
 
"Missile danger in areas where the air alert is on! The threat of launching cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft. A total of 16 Tu-95MS strategic bombers are in the air," said the Air Force on Telegram. 
 
Ukraine's air force said numerous missiles were flying towards the capital city shortly after nationwide air alerts were raised because of a threat from Russian bombers. "Kyiv - stay in shelters. Many missiles heading in your direction," said the air force&nbsp;on Telegram. 
 
Hours before, the military had issued a warning regarding the 20 Russian strategic bombers which were airborne. Taking to Telegram, military officials said that after takeoffs were detected from the far northern Olenya airfield and southern Engels airbase, multiple Tupolev Tu-95MS bombers were present in Russia's airspace.

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Meanwhile, another four Tu-22M3 bombers took off from Shaikovka airfield in Russia which is near the Belarus border.&nbsp;

On December 29, Russia&nbsp;launched multiple strikes across Ukrainian cities, including the capital, in which 39 people were killed.

<h2 lang="en-US">Kyiv under Russia's drone attack: Ukraine</h2>

Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Monday (Jan 1), Ukrainian officials said, as the downed drone debris sparked a fire at a residential building in one of the districts of the capital city.

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Taking to the Telegram messaging app, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that loud explosions were heard in the city which occurred as air defence systems repelled the attack. He added that the fire was sparked by Desnianskyi district by falling off drone debris. 
 
Head of Kyiv's military administration Serhiy Popko said that they also dispatched the emergency services to Holosiivskyi district along the west bank of the Dnipro.

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Russia on Tuesday (Jan 2) launched a barrage of missiles on the Ukrainian capital as well as other cities in which four people were killed and more than 27 others were injured as strikes damaged high-rise buildings and caused fires.

Russia on Tuesday (Jan 2) launched a barrage of missiles on the Ukrainian capital as well as other cities in which four people were killed and more than 27 others were injured as strikes damaged high-rise buildings and caused fires. "One wounded elderly woman from a building in the Solomyansky district... died in an ambulance. Twenty-seven wounded people were hospitalised," said Kyiv mayor Vitaly Klitschko. In the Kyiv region, two others were killed and one person was killed in the eastern city of Kharkiv, as per the regional authorities. Barrages of loud explosions were heard in Ukraine's capital city Kyiv after Ukraine's air force earlier said that multiple missiles were flying towards the capital city. This happened shortly after nationwide air alerts were raised in Ukraine due to a threat from Russian bombers. The city's military administration said that many fragments of downed rockets were seen on the roads of various districts which included residential buildings. It was reported that Russia launched Kinzhal missiles. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that power supply was not available in several areas of the capital as 250,000 consumers were left in darkness. Ukraine's national Ukrenergo energy company said, "250.000 consumers were without electricity in Kyiv and its region following Russian strikes." Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said that explosions occurred and the capital was on fire nearly an hour after the military administration of the region said that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones were detected in the airspace of the city. Air alerts in Ukraine Air alerts were raised by Ukraine's military on Tuesday (Jan 2) as they warned about a threat of Russian missile strikes. "Missile danger in areas where the air alert is on! The threat of launching cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft. A total of 16 Tu-95MS strategic bombers are in the air," said the Air Force on Telegram. Ukraine's air force said numerous missiles were flying towards the capital city shortly after nationwide air alerts were raised because of a threat from Russian bombers. "Kyiv - stay in shelters. Many missiles heading in your direction," said the air force on Telegram. Hours before, the military had issued a warning regarding the 20 Russian strategic bombers which were airborne. Taking to Telegram, military officials said that after takeoffs were detected from the far northern Olenya airfield and southern Engels airbase, multiple Tupolev Tu-95MS bombers were present in Russia's airspace. Also read: Zelensky personally ordered Belgorod attack, claims Russian state media Meanwhile, another four Tu-22M3 bombers took off from Shaikovka airfield in Russia which is near the Belarus border. On December 29, Russia launched multiple strikes across Ukrainian cities, including the capital, in which 39 people were killed. Kyiv under Russia's drone attack: Ukraine Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Monday (Jan 1), Ukrainian officials said, as the downed drone debris sparked a fire at a residential building in one of the districts of the capital city. Watch: Gravitas | Will the Ukraine war never end? Taking to the Telegram messaging app, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that loud explosions were heard in the city which occurred as air defence systems repelled the attack. He added that the fire was sparked by Desnianskyi district by falling off drone debris. Head of Kyiv's military administration Serhiy Popko said that they also dispatched the emergency services to Holosiivskyi district along the west bank of the Dnipro. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukraine and Russia on New Year, Monday (January 1) accused each other of carrying out attacks. A Russian&nbsp;official alleged that Ukraine's shelling of Donetsk caused four deaths while Ukrainian officials said that Russian air attacks on Odesa killed at least one person.

Denis Pushilin, Russia-appointed head of Ukraine's Donetsk region said that in addition to four deaths, Ukrainian shelling on Donetsk city injured 14 people.

While, Oleh Kiper, governor of Ukraine's Odesa region said that at least one person was killed in Russian drone attack on the port city of Odesa city.

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He said that though Ukraine's air defence systems engaged in order to repel the drone attack, falling debris started several fires in different parts of the city.

Odesa Mayor Henadii Trukhanov posted a video on social media that shows him inspecting a damaged apartment.

"They say that how you welcome the New Year is how you will live the year," Trukhanov said in a post.

"Well, this year Ukraine will break this rule: we will persevere and we will win."

Meanwhile, Ukraine's air force said Russian air attack targeted Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions.

Both, Russia and Ukraine, have denied targeting civilians in the ongoing war.

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Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. After initial success, its army was forced to withdraw from large swathes of land. Meanwhile, the West, led by the United States, poured in billions of dollars to support Ukraine and even provided weapons and weapon systems. It was then anticipated that Ukraine would be able to recapture lost land in a swift offensive. But this has not happened at least till now.

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This has led to murmurs within the Western camp as to whether it was economically feasible to continue assisting&nbsp;Ukraine in the war. Several United States senators have expressed their opposition to supporting Ukraine indefinitely.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine and Russia on New Year, Monday (January 1) accused each other of carrying out attacks. A Russian official alleged that Ukraine's shelling of Donetsk caused four deaths while Ukrainian officials said that Russian air attacks on Odesa killed at least one person.

Ukraine and Russia on New Year, Monday (January 1) accused each other of carrying out attacks. A Russian official alleged that Ukraine's shelling of Donetsk caused four deaths while Ukrainian officials said that Russian air attacks on Odesa killed at least one person. Denis Pushilin, Russia-appointed head of Ukraine's Donetsk region said that in addition to four deaths, Ukrainian shelling on Donetsk city injured 14 people. While, Oleh Kiper, governor of Ukraine's Odesa region said that at least one person was killed in Russian drone attack on the port city of Odesa city. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia accuses Kyiv of 'terrorist' attack on Belgorod civilians × He said that though Ukraine's air defence systems engaged in order to repel the drone attack, falling debris started several fires in different parts of the city. Odesa Mayor Henadii Trukhanov posted a video on social media that shows him inspecting a damaged apartment. "They say that how you welcome the New Year is how you will live the year," Trukhanov said in a post. "Well, this year Ukraine will break this rule: we will persevere and we will win." Meanwhile, Ukraine's air force said Russian air attack targeted Mykolaiv and Dnipro regions. Both, Russia and Ukraine, have denied targeting civilians in the ongoing war. Also Read | 'Ukraine has become stronger': Zelensky vows to unleash 'wrath' against Russia in 2024 Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. After initial success, its army was forced to withdraw from large swathes of land. Meanwhile, the West, led by the United States, poured in billions of dollars to support Ukraine and even provided weapons and weapon systems. It was then anticipated that Ukraine would be able to recapture lost land in a swift offensive. But this has not happened at least till now. Also Read | Russia launches missiles and drone strikes on Kharkiv after Belgorod 'terrorist attack' This has led to murmurs within the Western camp as to whether it was economically feasible to continue assisting Ukraine in the war. Several United States senators have expressed their opposition to supporting Ukraine indefinitely. (With inputs from agencies)

On New Year, Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of attacks

A deadly missile strike by Ukraine on the Russian city of Belgorod claimed the lives of at least 14 people and wounded 108 others, Russia's emergencies ministry said Saturday (Dec 30).

"According to updated information, 12 adults and two children were killed in Belgorod. Another 108 people, including 15 children, were injured," the ministry said.

Earlier, the ministry had reported the death toll as 10 which included nine adults and one child.

"Nine adults and one child were killed in Belgorod due to shelling by the Ukrainian army. 45 people were injured, including 4 children," Russia's emergencies ministry said.

Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, in a post on the social media platform Telegram said that a residential building was hit by the strike, further urging the residents to rush to air raid shelters as sirens blared across the city.

Belgorod, which is about 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the Ukrainian border has like other Russian border zones suffered shelling and drone attacks all throughout the year that authorities have condemned Ukraine for.

As per the news agency AFP, unverified footage of the strike showed debris scattered across the street and smoke billowing from burnt-out cars in the city's centre.

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<h2>Putin briefed on strike</h2>

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about the Ukrainian strike, the Kremlin said.

"President Vladimir Putin has been informed about the Ukrainian armed forces' strike on residential neighbourhoods in Belgorod," spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the TASS news agency.

Moscow also said that this act "would not go unpunished".

"This offence will not go unpunished," Russia's defence ministry said in a statement.

<h2>Russia&nbsp;seeking UN Security Council meeting on strike</h2>

Russia requested a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the Ukrainian strike on the city of Belgorod.

"We have requested a meeting of the Security Council on Belgorod for 15.00 New York time (2000 GMT) today, 30 December," Moscow's deputy permanent representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said.&nbsp;

The attack came after the Russian strikes killed at least 39 people just a day before.

Ukraine's military estimated Russia had launched 158 missiles and drones on Ukraine and 114 of them had been destroyed.

Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat told the news agency AFP that this was a "record number" of missiles and "the most massive missile attack" of the conflict, excluding the early days of constant bombardment.

"Work is still underway to eliminate the consequences of yesterday's Russian attack," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

(With inputs from agencies)

A deadly missile strike by Ukraine on the Russian city of Belgorod claimed the lives of at least 14 people and wounded 108 others, Russia's emergencies ministry said Saturday (Dec 30).

A deadly missile strike by Ukraine on the Russian city of Belgorod claimed the lives of at least 14 people and wounded 108 others, Russia's emergencies ministry said Saturday (Dec 30). "According to updated information, 12 adults and two children were killed in Belgorod. Another 108 people, including 15 children, were injured," the ministry said. Earlier, the ministry had reported the death toll as 10 which included nine adults and one child. "Nine adults and one child were killed in Belgorod due to shelling by the Ukrainian army. 45 people were injured, including 4 children," Russia's emergencies ministry said. Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, in a post on the social media platform Telegram said that a residential building was hit by the strike, further urging the residents to rush to air raid shelters as sirens blared across the city. Belgorod, which is about 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the Ukrainian border has like other Russian border zones suffered shelling and drone attacks all throughout the year that authorities have condemned Ukraine for. As per the news agency AFP, unverified footage of the strike showed debris scattered across the street and smoke billowing from burnt-out cars in the city's centre. Also read: Xi Jinping's 2023: When China's BRI dream faced an Italian 'reality check' Putin briefed on strike Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about the Ukrainian strike, the Kremlin said. "President Vladimir Putin has been informed about the Ukrainian armed forces' strike on residential neighbourhoods in Belgorod," spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the TASS news agency. Moscow also said that this act "would not go unpunished". "This offence will not go unpunished," Russia's defence ministry said in a statement. Russia seeking UN Security Council meeting on strike Russia requested a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the Ukrainian strike on the city of Belgorod. "We have requested a meeting of the Security Council on Belgorod for 15.00 New York time (2000 GMT) today, 30 December," Moscow's deputy permanent representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said. The attack came after the Russian strikes killed at least 39 people just a day before. Ukraine's military estimated Russia had launched 158 missiles and drones on Ukraine and 114 of them had been destroyed. Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat told the news agency AFP that this was a "record number" of missiles and "the most massive missile attack" of the conflict, excluding the early days of constant bombardment. "Work is still underway to eliminate the consequences of yesterday's Russian attack," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. (With inputs from agencies)

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