**Russian Attacks Leave 1 Dead, 10 Wounded in Ukraine**
Over the past day, at least one person was killed and 10 were wounded by Russian attacks in various parts of Ukraine. Local authorities reported on December 22 that the attacks took place in the Kherson Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and Donetsk Oblast.
**Heavy Fighting in Southern Ukraine**
In the southern Kherson Oblast, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said that one person was killed and six others, including a child, were wounded. Russian troops struck the western bank of the Dnipro River with glide bombs and artillery, as well as launching a ballistic missile strike in the Kherson area.
**Russian Attacks on Civilian Areas**
The reports come as Ukraine’s Air Force reported shooting down 52 attack drones, including the Shahed type, that Russia launched against the country overnight. The drones were part of a larger wave of attacks on civilian areas, which has caused widespread damage and disruption.
**Ukraine’s Air Defense System**
The Air Force said it lost track of 44 decoy drones that Russia launched alongside the real attack drones. One drone flew towards Belarus, according to the report.
**Russia’s Continuing Attacks**
Despite Ukraine’s efforts to defend its airspace, Russia continues to indiscriminately attack civilian areas, often targeting critical infrastructure such as power plants and water treatment facilities.
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