Ukraine: The Latest Fresh Russian offensive in Sumy & Putin's pre-Christmas strikes target 'entire infrastructure of life'
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Dec 23, 2025 AI Snips
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Christmas-Aimed Strike On Civilian Infrastructure
- Russia launched a massive mixed missile-and-drone strike aimed at energy and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine.
- President Zelensky called it an attack on the "entire infrastructure of life" timed ahead of Christmas to cause maximum harm.
Cross-Border Incursion Near Sumy
- Around 100 Russian soldiers entered Hrubovsky in Sumy Oblast and consolidated positions in the village's south, prompting fighting.
- Ukrainian forces tried to dislodge them and reports said dozens of civilians were taken across the border into Russia.
High Interception Rates Reported
- Ukraine reported shooting down the vast majority of incoming drones and missiles, crediting F-16s with many interceptions.
- Official tallies varied slightly but emphasised high interception rates and air-defence effectiveness.