Ukraine updates: Deadly Russian air attacks force power cuts

The drone and missile attacks on 13 regions across Ukraine have killed at least three people, including a child, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. DW has more.

• Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in an attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday
• Drone attack forced Poland to scramble jets as per procedure
• Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko slammed the 'deliberate and cynical' attack 'on the eve of Christmas'
• The latest strikes come as Russian officials met with US negotiators in Miami for peace talks
• Zelenskyy said the discussions have been 'productive' but called for more pressure on Russia

Here are the latest developments on Russia's war in Ukraine on Tuesday, December 23, 2025: