On 29 December, the Russians launched their tenth consecutive missile strike against the enemy’s critical infrastructure, immediately preceded by a smaller-scale attack using kamikaze drones. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, on 30 December, the defenders allegedly shot down 58 of the 70 cruise missiles and 11 drones used by the aggressor. In contrast, the General Staff of the Ukrainian army reported that 85 missiles were used in the attacks. The enemy was to strike again on the night of 30 December using drones.