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The city of kyiv was attacked by drones early Monday morning.
The population is ordered to take shelter.
One person was killed on Sunday and eight others were injured in Ukrainian strikes on the Russian border region of Belgorod, the region's governor announced.
New Russian strikes killed five people on Saturday in Ukraine.
Electricity was restored to nearly six million Ukrainians during the day on Saturday.
This is the case in Kharkiv, the country's second largest city.
Repair work is ongoing and continues uninterrupted.
06:26
kyiv targeted by drone attack
The city of kyiv was attacked by drones on Monday morning, the military administration of the capital said, urging the population to be ready to take shelter.
"The enemy is attacking the capital," the administration wrote on Telegram.
At this point, nine "enemy" drones have already been shot down in Kyiv airspace, she added.
AFP/Yasuyoshi CHIBA
06:24
Ukrainian Jews celebrate 'Festival of Lights' amid blackout
War-weary Ukrainian Jews gathered in prayers and candlelight vigils on Sunday to launch Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” vowing to defy the blackouts caused by persistent Russian bombardment.
In Kyiv's famous Independence Square, also known as Maidan, worshipers huddled together for warmth near what authorities say is the world's largest menorah (a nine-branched candelabra) Hanukkah in Europe.
The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine and Kyiv, Moshe Reuven Azman, told AFP that the story behind the winter festival held "valuable lessons" for Ukraine in its resistance to continued Russian attacks.
06:22
Ammunition delivered by London
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to announce the delivery of a large quantity of artillery ammunition to Ukraine today during a meeting with leaders from Northern Europe, the Baltics and the Netherlands in Latvia.
London has shown the way by "providing defensive aid to Ukraine, including sending multiple rocket launchers and, recently, 125 anti-aircraft guns", the prime minister's office continued.
Leon Neal/Pool via Reuters
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