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'Putin chose Christmas': Ukrainians take shelter as missiles rain down

Sky News Wednesday, 25 December 2024
'Putin chose Christmas': Ukrainians take shelter as missiles rain downUkrainians sheltered in metro stations on Christmas morning as Russian missiles and drones rained down on their cities.
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News video: Putin’s Brutal Christmas Assault on Ukraine: Over 70 Missiles, 100 Drones Rain Down on Kyiv, Kharkiv

Putin’s Brutal Christmas Assault on Ukraine: Over 70 Missiles, 100 Drones Rain Down on Kyiv, Kharkiv 03:53

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine this Christmas, unleashing over 70 missiles and 100 drones on cities across the country. Kyiv and Kharkiv faced the brunt of the attack, with Kharkiv suffering significant damage from multiple ballistic missile strikes. The...

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