The building of the Lukianivska metro station in Kyiv has been damaged by an explosion, and trains are passing the station without stopping. Source: Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, on Telegram Quote from Klitschko: "The building of the Lukianivska metro station was damaged by an explosion.
Nine victims of a missile strike on Kyiv during a massive Russian attack on Ukraine on 29 December have been identified so far, but the search is still ongoing. Source: Serhii Popko, head of Kyiv City Military Administration on Telegram; Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko; State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote from Klitschko: "As of 18:00, eight people were rescued from under the rubble of a warehouse in Shevchenkivskyi district, and 9 bodies were recovered.
The lights of Ukraine's main Christmas tree, which is funded entirely by charity donors, have been turned on in St Sophia Square, Kyiv. The theme of the venue, Brave Hearts, is dedicated to the defenders of Ukraine.