Overview
- Leo expressed great sadness that Russia apparently rejected requests for a Christmas truce.
- Local officials reported Russia launched more than 650 drones and over 30 missiles, killing at least three people and knocking out power in several regions.
- Poland scrambled fighter jets to secure its airspace during the overnight barrage.
- Ukraine confirmed a tactical withdrawal from Siversk after fierce battles, with fighting continuing on the outskirts.
- Chernobyl’s director warned another strike could collapse the site’s internal shelter, while Leo urged progress on a Gaza ceasefire and criticized Illinois’ assisted‑suicide law.