Russia massively attacks Kyiv during the holiday season

The holiday season for Ukrainians was intense and hard to forget. Houses and apartment buildings in Kyiv were shaking from the constant enemy attacks and drone and rocket debris falling to earth. The enemy’s brutal assault came during the holidays, when people usually buy gifts, decorate Christmas trees, and prepare for New Year celebrations.

On December 28-29, the Russian regime launched 159 drones and rockets on several civilian cities, killing 39 people and wounding 159. This was the largest attack since the start of the war in February of 2022. The aggressor did not stop there, repeating the massive strike on January 2 by launching 99 drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities, killing at least five civilians and wounding over 100. The Russians prepared for these massive strikes in advance, piling up rockets until the specifically targeted date. However, due to a lack of components, their rate of missile production is not as high as it was before the invasion. According to an investigation of rocket debris, some rockets were produced in December 2023.

This means that the Russians are short on missiles and cannot produce them in efficient quantities. Ukraine is short on weapons as well. And this is precisely the time when our allies should understand how crucial their support is now. The enemy is worn out, and we need to gain an advantage over him. This advantage is the funds and the weapons that are needed to continue fighting. Consider that, during these two most recent attacks, Moscow easily spent almost $2B ($1.27B on December 29 and $620M on January 2nd.) However, it might change the situation if we receive the EU-promised funds and ammunition and the US passes the $61B aid bill by February.