Global

Ukraine Claims 400 Russian Soldiers Killed By Missile Attack


Ukraine says it has killed around 400 Russian soldiers in a missile attack on the occupied Donetsk region.

The missile targeted a building in the city of Makiivka, where Russian forces were thought to be stationed.

The figure has not been verified. Pro-Russian authorities acknowledged casualties, but did not confirm the figures being reported.

In Kyiv, air raids sounded on Sunday night, as the latest wave of drone and missile strikes from Russia continued.

Daniil Bezsonov, a senior Russian-backed official in the occupied parts of Donetsk, said the missile struck Makiivka two minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day.

“A massive blow was dealt to the vocational school from American MLRS Himars,” he said, referring to US-provided missiles.

“There were dead and wounded, the exact number is still unknown,” Bezsonov added in a post on the messaging app Telegram.

A number of Russian commentators and bloggers acknowledged the attack – but suggested the numbers were lower than claimed.

Vladimir Solovyov, a Russian presenter, wrote on Telegram “losses were significant… but not even close” to 400.

According to the Ukrainian military, 300 people were wounded in addition to the estimated 400 killed.

The Russian-installed administration said at least 25 rockets were fired at the region overnight on New Year’s Eve.

Hours after the strike in Makiivka, Kyiv came under fire. A drone and missile attack targeted critical infrastructure, the Ukrainian capital’s regional governor Oleksiy Kuleba said.

One man in Kyiv was injured by debris from a destroyed Russian drone, the capital’s mayor added.

It came after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky wished for victory and a “return to normal” for Ukraine in 2023.

In a new year address on Russian TV, President Vladimir Putin said Russia would fight to protect its sovereignty and independence.

Kyiv’s military issued a warning of the latest attacks just after 01:00 (23:00 GMT) on Monday.

“Air attack on Kyiv… air alert is on in the capital,” it announced on Telegram.

Serhiy Popko, the city’s military administration head, told people to stay in shelters.

Mr Kuleba, the regional governor, said the weapons were Iranian-made Shahed drones, adding that they were “targeting critical infrastructure facilities”.

“The main thing now is to stay calm and stay in shelters until the alarm is off,” he said.

Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for several months, destroying power stations and plunging millions into darkness during the country’s freezing winter.

Follow us on:

AriseNews

Recent Posts

Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens ‘Crushing Response’ To US And Israeli Actions Amid Ongoing Tensions

Iran's Supreme Leader has warned the US and Israel of a "crushing response" following an…

2 hours ago

Kemi Badenoch Wins Conservative Leadership, Vows Party Renewal, A Return to Traditional Values

Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "renew" the Conservative Party and reclaim voters as she was…

7 hours ago

Peter Obi Criticises Court Ruling Halting Rivers State Funds, Calls for Reversal

Peter Obi has criticised the court ruling withholding funds to Rivers State, calling it disturbing…

13 hours ago

AGF Fagbemi Takes Over Prosecution of #EndBadGovernance Protesters Amidst Allegations of Treason

AGF Fagbemi has taken over the prosecution of 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters, addressing alleged treason and…

13 hours ago

NNPC, ONHYM Advance African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project Amid Regional Collaboration

NNPC and Morocco's ONHYM has advanced the $26 billion African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, emphasising regional…

13 hours ago

TCN Restores Power Supply Through Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri Line

TCN has restored power on the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri line, fully operational again after vandalism halted service.

13 hours ago