Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson region
On January 1, 2026, Russia accused Ukraine of a drone attack that killed at least 24 people, including a child, in the Russian-controlled Kherson region of Ukraine. The alleged attack targeted a hotel and cafe in the village of Khorly, where New Year celebrations were reportedly taking place.
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Open questions and key claims
In December, 66% of Russians favored peace negotiations, according to a Levada survey.
More than 50% of Russians surveyed by Levada did not think Washington's peace attempt would be successful.
Zelensky denounced the accusation as a lie aimed at scuttling the negotiations.
Vladimir Saldo said three Ukrainian drones struck the site of New Year celebrations in Khorly.
Ukraine said it adheres to international humanitarian law and conducts strikes exclusively against military targets.
Kherson is one of the four regions in Ukraine that Russia claimed as its own in 2022.
Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people in a drone attack on a hotel and cafe in Kherson region.
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing at least 27 people in a drone strike in the occupied Kherson region.
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