Ukrainian drone strike on New Year party kills at least 24 in Russia's Kherson
The strike took place on Wednesday night. 'Tonight, the enemy launched a targeted drone strike on a site where civilians were celebrating the New Year
10:52 PM Jan 01, 2026 IST | PTI
Ukrainian drone strike on New Year party kills at least 24 in Russia's Kherson---File Representational Image
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Moscow, Jan 1: At least 24 people were killed, and more than 50 were injured when three Ukrainian drones struck a cafe and a hotel in the Kherson region, where people were celebrating the New Year.
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The strike took place on Wednesday night. "Tonight, the enemy launched a targeted drone strike on a site where civilians were celebrating the New Year.
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Three UAVs struck a cafe and a hotel on the Black Sea coast in Khorly. According to preliminary reports, more than 50 people were injured, and 24 were killed. The numbers are being clarified," Kherson governor Volodymyr Saldo was quoted as saying by Rossiya-24 channel.
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