Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks
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Key Points:
- A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly killed 24 people and injured at least 50 in the Russian-occupied village of Khorly in Ukraine’s Kherson region during New Year celebrations, according to Russian officials; the attack targeted a cafe and hotel and included incendiary devices.
- Russian officials condemned the strike, with Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko stating it reinforced Russia’s determination to achieve its goals in the ongoing invasion, while Kyiv has not commented and the claim remains unverified.
- Russia also accused Ukraine of a recent long-range drone attack on President Putin’s residence in northwestern Russia, releasing a video of a downed drone and claiming navigation data confirmed the target, though these claims have been denied by Kyiv and lack independent verification
