Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 75% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 28, 2025 at 01:54 AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403

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On December 28, 2025, day 1,403 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, killing at least two people in Kyiv and the surrounding region and wounding 46 others. The strikes targeted energy and civilian infrastructure, causing widespread power outages and heating disruptions in Kyiv. As a result, Poland temporarily closed two airports due to the strikes. Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have intercepted 11 drones near Moscow, leading to temporary airspace restrictions at two airports. Russia also reported intercepting over 100 Ukrainian drones across six regions and claimed its forces captured five towns in the Donetsk region. The attacks occurred as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was en route to meet with U.S. President Trump to discuss a plan to end the nearly four-year war.

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russia-ukraine war 100% drone attacks 80% missile attacks 80% energy infrastructure 70% civilian infrastructure 60% air defence systems 60% emergency power cuts 50% polish airspace 40% captured towns 40%

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