5:27 p.m
More than 120 people were injured in Russian attacks this Tuesday
“In today's attack by Russian terrorists, more than 120 people were injured and five people have been killed so far,” the Ukrainian president said on X (formerly Twitter), while an earlier report reported five dead and more than 90 injured.
“I express my condolences to everyone who has lost a loved one,” the Ukrainian leader wrote.
17:24
Ukraine says it has shot down ten Russian “Kinjal” hypersonic missiles using the American Patriot system
Ukraine claimed to have shot down the 10 Russian Kinjal missiles fired on Tuesday, “a record”, using an American Patriot air defense system, while these hypersonic missiles were portrayed as “invincible” by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Today the Air Force (…) launched ten Kinjal Kh-47M2 missiles using the Patriot system. This is a record,” said Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army Valery Zalouzhny on X (ex-Twitter) .
“If the missiles had hit their targets, the consequences would have been catastrophic,” he added.
16:32
According to Russia, a Ukrainian attack left one dead and five injured in Belgorod
The governor of Russia's Belgorod region said at least one person had been killed in Ukrainian attacks in the region. At least five other people were injured.
The Russian defense minister previously said he had intercepted four missiles fired from Kiev in the region.
15:26
France “strongly condemns the attacks” and reiterates its support for Ukraine
In a press release, the Foreign Ministry “strongly condemns” the “new massive attacks by Russia” this Tuesday.
“Russia bears sole responsibility for this unjustifiable escalation, which primarily affects the civilian population,” it said on the Quai d'Orsay.
While a visit by Minister Catherine Colonna could take place in the “next few days”, she reiterated that France will “continue to support” Ukraine and “provide it with the necessary assistance” to defend itself.
“France will continue to support the Ukrainian courts and the International Criminal Court to combat impunity for crimes committed by Russia,” concludes Paris.
2:17 p.m
Ukraine condemns attacks that “deliberately” target “residential areas.”
Ukrainian Defense Minister Roustem Umerov condemned the attacks by the “terror state” and referred to Russia.
He accuses the country of acting “intentionally”. [pris] Target critical infrastructure and residential areas.
“Russia will not stop its aggression until we stop it,” Minister Umerov added in a post on X.
2:14 p.m
The death toll rose to five, but there were still dozens injured
Ukrainian authorities have updated the death toll following “massive” Russian attacks this morning. At least five people died in Kiev and Kharkiv.
The various figures indicate at least a hundred injured people of varying severity, including children.
12:47
86,000 people in Kiev and its suburbs still have no electricity
This morning, Russian strikes cut off power to 250,000 people in Kiev and its suburbs. According to the Ukrainian energy company DTEK, quoted by the Kyiv Independent, only 86,000 people are still affected.
Power supply has been restored to some residents of Kiev's Sviatoshynskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Obolonskyi and Podilskyy districts.
12:31
Threat of new Russian missiles “dismissed”, Ukraine fears “tactical aircraft in the Sea of Azov”
In a new statement, the Ukrainian army announces that the threat of missiles fired by Russia has now been “resolved.”
However, the General Staff is concerned about “significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in the Sea of Azov.”
11:53
Kiev calls on the West to speed up arms deliveries
Ukraine's diplomatic chief is calling on his Western allies to “accelerate” their arms deliveries to Ukraine in response to deadly attacks in recent days.
Dmytro Kouleba in a statement called on Westerners to respond “firmly” to these attacks.
He is pushing for the delivery of “additional air defense systems, combat drones of all kinds” and “missiles with a range of more than 300 kilometers” to Kiev.
11:47
Four Ukrainian missiles were reportedly destroyed by Russia
The Russian Defense Ministry says it destroyed four Ukrainian missiles that targeted a Russian border region.
“At around noon, an attempt by the Kiev regime (…) to use Alder multiple rockets against targets on the territory of the Russian Federation was stopped,” the Defense Ministry wrote on Telegram.
11:42
The Russian army says it has “destroyed” its targets in Ukraine.
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have “destroyed” all targets in Kiev and its suburbs, as well as Kharkiv.
The Russian army assured – as usual – that it would only attack targets deemed legitimate.
She mentioned Ukrainian companies “producing missiles, drones and repairing weapons and military equipment,” as well as “storage sites of missiles, ammunition and air weapons supplied by Western countries to the Kiev regime.”
11:24
The Ukrainian army orders civilians to seek refuge as new Russian fire approaches
The Ukrainian Air Force says on Telegram that new shots from Russia have been identified.
“Take shelter!” they are demanding from Ukrainians, while the cities of Kharkiv and Donetsk appear to be targeted again.
11:06
“Russia will be responsible for every life lost”: Zelensky condemns “inhumane” Russian attacks
In a video shared on social networks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemns new “inhumane” Russian attacks against Kiev and its surroundings.
“Russia will be responsible for every life lost,” the president assured sternly.
10:48
“There are no injuries”: Russia admits it accidentally bombed a Russian village
As Le Figaro reports, the Russian Defense Ministry admitted on Tuesday, January 2, that it accidentally attacked the village of Petropavlovka, 150 km from Ukraine.
An “accident” that seems to coincide with the attacks against Kiev, without the events being specifically connected.
The ministry mentioned “the accidental explosion of an ammunition” in a statement to state news agencies.
“There were no injuries, but destruction was found in seven buildings,” regional authorities added.
10:31
The Ukrainian army says it shot down 72 of 99 Russian missiles that targeted its territory
According to the Ukrainian military, Russia fired 99 missiles into Ukraine on Tuesday, killing 72 of them.
“Critical infrastructure as well as industrial, civil and military facilities were attacked. The main direction of the attack.” [était] the capital of Ukraine,” the army denounced in a message on Telegram.
Several types of weapons were used, including ten Kinjal hypersonic missiles and three Kalibre cruise missiles as well as 59 Kh-101, Kh-555 and Kh-55 cruise missiles.
10:27
Tesla dealer in Kiev goes up in flames
A Tesla car dealership in Kiev exploded this Tuesday morning after a strike in Moscow. An underground gas line was reportedly hit, explaining the massive flames that erupted from the warehouse.
According to Google Maps data, this store would have carried the Tesla logo until at least 2021.
“We do not have an office in Ukraine,” the company tells BFMTV, without specifying whether it could be a third-party dealer or not.
9:57
Zelensky announces the mobilization of 500 rescuers to save the 92 identified injured people
Volodymyr Zelensky announces that “all necessary forces are involved” to rescue the 92 injured registered across Ukraine after this “new Russian attack”.
“More than 500 rescuers from the National Emergency Service of Ukraine, municipal services, energy workers and police officers” are being mobilized.
The Ukrainian president confirmed the deaths of four people in the attacks, in addition to the 92 injured people identified. “My condolences go out to the family and friends,” he said.
Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that air defense officers “did incredible work for three days,” while 170 drones and “dozens of missiles of various types” were sent to Ukraine.
9:48
Poland launches F-16 fighter jets to secure its border
Due to the intensification of Russian attacks against Ukraine, the Polish army decided to deploy F-16 fighter jets to secure its border and airspace.
“To ensure the security of Polish airspace, two pairs of F-16 fighters and an allied tanker aircraft were activated,” said a statement from the Polish army operational command.
9:43
“Terrorism against civilians”: Images of damage in Kharkiv
On Telegram, the military governor of Kharkiv shared the first photos of the damage in the city after the Russian attacks this morning.
He denounced “terrorism against civilians” following these new attacks, which left at least four people dead and dozens injured across the country.
9:35
250,000 consumers in Kiev and the surrounding area no longer have electricity
More than 250,000 consumers are without power in Kiev and its region following massive Russian strikes that damaged the grid on Tuesday morning, national operator Ukrenergo announced.
“As a result of a massive missile attack, there is damage to the Ukrenergo networks in Kiev and the region. More than 250,000 consumers are without power,” the company said on Telegram.
9:29
“Russia will pay”: the house of a parliamentarian destroyed by the attacks
On X, Ukrainian parliamentarian Kira Rudik shares photos of her apartment in the capital, which was devastated by Russian gunfire this morning.
You can see the completely destroyed glass doors and broken glass mixing with the Christmas decorations.
“My house is now partly in ruins. I no longer have a window on one side. I have minor injuries, but I'm alive. The fires are everywhere. “Russia will pay for it,” she denounces on the social network.
9:13
According to the mayor of Kiev, there have been at least four deaths
On Telegram, the mayor of Kiev updated the results of the recent Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
“One victim from a house in Solomyan district, an elderly woman, died in an ambulance. 27 victims were hospitalized.”
According to the Ukrainian prosecutor's office, a couple was killed in the Kiev region, and according to regional authorities, a fourth person died in the Kharkiv region.
9:07
Catherine Colonna to visit Ukraine “in the coming days”
Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna could make her sixth visit to Ukraine “in the coming days,” Gaël Veyssière announced on France Info.
“It is important to express France’s closeness and solidarity every day and to work with the Ukrainians to see how we can support them,” explains the French ambassador to Ukraine.
8:47
An initial report said Russian attacks left “at least 20 injured” in Kiev and one dead in Kharkiv
At around 8:30 a.m., Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced on Telegram the first fatalities in the Russian attacks on the capital.
“117 residents were evacuated from buildings. At least 20 people were injured. Doctors took 19 to the hospital,” he revealed.
According to Oleg Sinegubov, the head of the regional military administration, 41 people were injured and at least one dead in Kharkiv.
8:35
Putin announced that he wanted to “intensify” his military strikes.
On Saturday, December 30, an attack by the Ukrainian army in the city of Belgorod left 18 dead and 111 injured. In response, Vladimir Putin announced that he would “step up” his attacks on military targets in Ukraine.
“We will increase attacks, no crime against civilians will go unpunished, that is a certainty,” Vladimir Putin said during a visit to a military hospital.
8:32
Putin and Zelensky announced their wishes for an intensification of fighting
Both Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin expressed their wishes to their respective populations on December 31st.
Messages that do not signal an imminent end to the conflict on either side:
8:30
Violent explosions can be heard in Kiev
Hello and welcome to this live broadcast about the war in Ukraine and the strikes in the capital Kiev this Tuesday, January 2nd.
More than ten powerful explosions were heard in the capital this morning, shaking buildings in the city center, AFP journalists noted.