Russian strikes trigger Ukraine power cuts, prompt Poland to scramble jets

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 75% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM

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On December 23, 2025, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, resulting in at least three deaths, including a child. The strikes triggered emergency power outages throughout the country, particularly impacting energy infrastructure in western regions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, stating they occurred during ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict and urged Western partners to increase pressure on Moscow. Ukraine's air force reported widespread air raid alerts as Russia intensifies winter attacks to disrupt essential services and strain the economy. There was no immediate comment by Russia.

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