New Year Drone Strike in Khorly Khor Жел?
A Ukrainian drone strike on a New Year's Eve celebration in Khorly killed 27, including two minors; 31 injured, terrorism charges opened according to Petrenko.
Overview
In Khorly, Kherson region, a New Year's Eve drone attack killed 27 people, including two minors, with 31 more hospitalized.
Russia claimed Ukraine targeted Putin's residence; Ukraine denied; Kyiv says it's a ploy to disrupt intensified peace talks amid diplomatic efforts to end the war.
U.S.-led diplomacy continues as both sides accuse each other of civilian attacks; AP could not independently verify some claims, undermining trust in ceasefire negotiations.
Other attacks include nine Russian drones hitting a city, damaging homes; 116 drones launched by Russia, 86 intercepted, 27 hit targets.
Belgorod and casualties: Belgorod governor says a missile strike damaged residential buildings; two women injured; regional authorities reported strikes on Belgorod.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the complexity and uncertainty surrounding the incident. They highlight the lack of independent verification of claims, the contrasting narratives from Russian and Ukrainian sources, and the broader geopolitical context. This approach underscores the ongoing tensions and the challenges in discerning the truth amidst conflicting reports, without overtly taking sides.
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FAQ
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a café and hotel in the Russian-occupied village of Khorly, Kherson region, during New Year's Eve celebrations, killing 27 people including two minors and injuring 31 others, according to Russian authorities.
Ukraine denied attacking civilians, stating that their forces adhere to international humanitarian law and target only Russian military objectives, fuel-energy facilities, and other lawful targets, not including occupied Kherson areas.
Russia launched 116 drones at Ukraine, with 86 intercepted and 27 hitting targets; at least nine Russian drones struck a city, damaging residential buildings with no casualties reported; a missile strike in Belgorod injured two women and damaged homes.
Both sides accuse each other of civilian attacks as U.S.-led diplomacy continues; Ukraine claims Russia's disinformation aims to disrupt intensified peace negotiations to end the war.
History
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