In a shocking turn of events, Russia unleashed a barrage of over 90 drone strikes on Ukraine during the early hours of the new year. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that the southern port city of Odessa was attacked by an unmanned Russian drone, resulting in the tragic death of a teenager and injuries to at least seven other individuals. These strikes come in the wake of Friday's massive assaults by Russia, prompting Ukraine to declare New Year's Day as a day of mourning in the capital city of Kiev. The attacks in Kiev alone claimed the lives of 28 people, and the total death toll across the country reached 53. This represents Russia's most extensive aerial assault on Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict.
According to experts, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be taking advantage of the holiday season and the psychological impact it may have on the Ukrainian population. However, this does not diminish the severity of the attacks, which were highly significant in scale. Some speculate that the increased naval presence in the Black Sea may have influenced the timing of these strikes, and it is likely that future attacks will involve naval weaponry.
