Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:29am on 02 Jan 2024,Tuesday International
Kyiv faces renewed attacks as Russian drones strike, sparking fires in Desnianskyi district. Kyiv Mayor Klitschko warns of impending missile strikes, and air defenses in Mykolaiv bring down drones causing fires. Ukraine's air force claims to have downed 35 Russian UAVs, but alerts residents to incoming missiles targeting Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad. Recent clashes escalate, with Russia retaliating against a Ukrainian strike on Belgorod, resulting in casualties. President Putin vows intensified strikes, asserting a shift in Western rhetoric. President Zelensky counters, citing Russia's casualties and challenging claims of victory in a recent interview with The Economist.
