2024 “must be the decisive year” to defeat Russia. To do this, “we have to achieve air superiority.” With these words, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy tried to accuse the “robber Putin” of the Davos Economic Forum. The tsar's reaction was immediate: “It is impossible for Russia to agree to withdraw from the conquered territories. And if the conflict continues, Kiev could suffer an irreparable blow,” the Russian president said. It is France that is echoing Zelensky's words: “We should not allow Russia to win in Ukraine because it would call into question the security of Europe itself,” said President Emmanuel Macron.
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08:42
130 civilians were evacuated from their homes in Odessa after a Russian attack
Three people were injured in a drone attack by Russian forces on Odessa. The regional military administration of the Ukrainian port city reported the news on Telegram this morning. He said the attack also caused damage to residential buildings: around 130 civilians were evacuated from the affected houses.
08:40
Ukraine: Southern air defense forces destroyed 13 Russian drones
Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces destroyed 13 Russian drones in three different regions. The Southern Grouping of the Defense Forces announced this via Telegram. “During the night, the enemy attacked the southern regions with Shahed-131 and 136 drones. The air defense functioned for almost three hours. Two drones were destroyed in the Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions,” the post on Telegram said. The main target was the city of Odessa, where eleven drones threatened to fall and were put out of action before they reached the coast. Many fell into the sea, but fragments and blast waves reached homes, shops and private cars in Odessa's Primorsky district, causing damage.
03:24
Russian drones against Odessa, three injured
Three people were injured in a Russian drone attack on the city Odessathe regional governor reported on Telegram Oleh Kiper. The injured are two women, aged 29 and 69, and a 62-year-old man. The attack caused damage to residential buildings and several fires. About 130 people were evacuated from a residential building hit by drones.
01:37
Moscow, 7 Kiev drones shot down over Russian Belgorod region
Seven Ukrainian drones were shot down by air defense over the Russian region tonight Belgorod, local authorities said. The governor on his Telegram channel Vyacheslav Gladkov states that no casualties or injuries have been reported at this time.
01:14
Ukraine, Russian rockets on Kharkiv, at least 17 injured
At least 17 people were injured in two rocket attacks by Russian forces on the city last night Kharkiv, in northwest Ukraine. This was announced by the local authorities. “A 43-year-old woman was taken to hospital in serious condition. Ten other people are in mild to moderate condition,” said the head of the military administration of Kharkiv Oblast. Oleh Syniehubov, He later added that there were two women in serious condition. According to the mayor Ihor TerekhovAt least ten multi-story residential buildings were damaged.