On the night of December 23 to 24, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using 116 drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, and others. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 60 of these UAVs were neutralized.

The drones were launched from various locations such as Millero, Kursk, Shatalovo, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Gvardeyskoye, and the temporarily occupied Crimea, with about 90 being "Shaheds".

The aggressor aimed a significant number of strike UAVs at critical infrastructure objects in the Chernihiv region.

Ukrainian defense forces, including aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups, actively repelled the attack.

As of 08:30, preliminary data indicated that the air defense had shot down or suppressed 60 enemy UAVs in the north, south, and east of the country, with 48 strikes recorded at 19 locations.

The Air Force emphasized that the drone attacks from Russia continue and urged citizens to adhere to safety protocols.