politics
January 2, 2026
Death toll rises in Ukrainian strike on New Year’s party in Russia
Russia’s Investigative Committee has said it is probing the attack in Kherson Region as a terrorist act
TL;DR
- A Ukrainian drone strike on December 31 in Kherson Region killed 27 civilians and wounded 31.
- The attack targeted a cafe and hotel in the village of Khorly shortly before midnight.
- Two children were killed, and five minors were among the injured.
- Russia's Investigative Committee is conducting forensic examinations and vows to bring those responsible to justice.
- Russian officials called the strike a "terrorist act" and a war crime intentionally timed to maximize casualties.
- Russia's ambassador to the UN suggested the attack aimed to distract from Ukrainian military failures and hinder peace efforts.
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