Overview
- Russia’s Investigative Committee opened a terrorism case and reports at least 27 dead and 31 injured, including children, after drones hit a cafe and hotel in Khorly on New Year’s.
- Kherson governor Vladimir Saldo says an incendiary drone caused severe burn fatalities, with more than 19 bodies charred beyond recognition as DNA identification proceeds.
- Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov says Ukrainian forces launched over 60 drones at the region in a day, leaving five civilians injured and damaging homes, businesses and vehicles.
- The Russian Defense Ministry says its forces struck Ukrainian energy and port facilities linked to the military‑industrial complex, while claiming heavy Ukrainian losses in the “South” and “Center” sectors.
- Venezuelan authorities reported blasts across Caracas and other states, accused the United States of aggression, declared a state of emergency and said they appealed to the UN Security Council.