Russia carried out a wave of overnight attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, hitting a hotel in the city centre and residential areas. Ukrainian officials said that at least 28 people were injured as six missiles struck the north-east of the city. The Russian defence ministry said that 'decision-making centres' and military facilities were targeted in response to a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, the state news agency RIA reported

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2023 17:52 UTC