On the morning of December 31, Russian troops struck Ukrainian cities with missiles. Russia struck Kyiv and Shostka, Sumy region.

Read about the Russian attack on Ukraine and its consequences.

During the night, the Russians launched several groups of Shaheds toward Ukraine. At around 3 a.m. Kyiv time, the Ukrainian Air Force announced the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the northeast, and Kyiv City Military Administration reported that air defense systems in Kyiv were operating. A high-speed Russian target was also flying toward Shostka, Sumy region.

After the missile threat was over, the monitoring channels continued to inform Ukrainians about the direction of movement of the Shahed, which was simultaneously attacking Ukraine.

In the morning, at about 7:30 a.m. Kyiv time, the missiles flew towards Ukraine again. There were reports of guided missiles being launched towards Myrhorod, Poltava region.

Russian strikes on Shostka

In the morning, Shostka came under a Russian rocket attack again. Russia launched a missile attack on the infrastructure. Some infrastructure facilities were destroyed. 12 multi-story residential buildings, 2 educational institutions, and other social facilities were damaged.

Emergency and rescue units are currently working on the scene. Mayor Mykola Noha addressed the residents.

“Please remain calm and do not ignore the air raid alarms! You need to stay in shelters! Schools and kindergartens are at home! Employees of all institutions are working remotely,” he said.

Russian strikes on Kyiv

In the morning, explosions were also heard in Kyiv. The Air Force reported high-speed targets in the direction of Kyiv and Vasylkiv. Ukrainian air defense systems were operating in Kyiv and the region.

Later, Kyiv City Military Administration reported that as a result of a missile strike on Kyiv, debris was preliminarily recorded in the Darnytskyi district of the capital.

“According to the information being checked, the debris fell on the roof of a private building. There was no fire or damage. No information on casualties has been received,” said Serhii Popko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration.

At around 8:30 a.m. Kyiv time, the Air Force reported the takeoff of a MiG-31K from the Savasleyka airfield. This fighter jet is a carrier of Kinzhal missiles, but the aircraft did not launch any missiles.

Russia damaged residential building in Kyiv region

In turn, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine showed the consequences of a Russian missile attack in the Kyiv region.

According to rescuers, a private residential building was partially destroyed in one of the region’s districts after an enemy shelling. Windows were smashed and the roof was damaged.

The Kyiv Regional Military Administration noted that the region was attacked by drones and missiles last night and in the morning. There are targets downed.

“Unfortunately, a woman born in 1975 was injured. Doctors diagnosed her with contusion and acute stress reaction. All the necessary medical care is being provided,” the Kyiv Regional Military Administration added.

Kirovohrad region

During the air raid, mobile firing groups downed Russian Shaheds in the Kirovohrad region, said the head of the Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration Andrii Raikovych. There were no consequences.

After Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day, Russia may be preparing to launch another massive attack on New Year’s Eve, Oleksandr Musiienko, head of the Center for Military and Legal Studies, told RBC-Ukraine recently. He also did not rule out the possibility that another large-scale attack could follow in 7-10 days after the New Year.

Read more about the likelihood of a missile attack on New Year’s Eve, as well as the threat of using Oreshnik, in the RBC-Ukraine article.

Sources: data from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv City Military Administration, Sumy Regional Military Administration, and Shostka City Hall.