Over the last seven days, Russia launched nearly 1,100 strike drones, over 890 guided aerial bombs, and more than 50 missiles at Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on 11 January. The latest large-scale attack was directed at Kyiv, during which the Russians fired 36 missiles and 242 drones.
Political undertone of the strikes: demonstration of control and threat to Europe
The launch of the “Oreshnik” missile followed discussions among European leaders about the deployment of European missions in Ukraine following the signing of a peace agreement. Russia immediately called such actions a “foreign intervention,” highlighting its view of Ukraine as its own territory.
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Russia waits for freezing cold for its strike on civilians
President Zelenskyy emphasized that the strikes targeted objects with no military significance, including energy infrastructure and residential buildings.
“They deliberately waited for freezing weather to make it worse for our people. This is deliberate, cynical Russian terror aimed specifically at civilians,” Zelenskyy stressed.
Restoring normal life after attacks: the titanic work of Ukrainian energy workers
Despite the massive attacks, recovery efforts continue in many regions of Ukraine.
“Energy workers and repair crews are working around the clock to restore electricity, heating, and water supply to people,” Zelenskyy noted.
He called their work "titanic," which is extremely important for Ukrainian citizens, restoring normal life after constant Russian terrorist attacks.
Earlier, a Berlin district remained without electricity for several days after a deliberate fire at a power station knocked out the supply for tens of thousands.
Ukrainian refugees were among those who stepped in to organize a warming center, modeled on Ukraine’s “points of resilience”, to help locals weather the crisis.
