**Russian Attacks on Ukraine Claim at Least 3 Lives**
On December 23, Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least three civilians and injured several others. The regional authorities reported the deaths and injuries.
**Russia Launches Drones Against Ukraine**
The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched 72 Shahed-type drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles overnight on December 23. Ukraine’s air defense shot down 47 drones over nine oblasts, while 25 drones were lost in the airspace.
**Damage and Injuries Reported**
A 56-year-old man was injured in a drone attack on Kupiansk. Three people were killed and one was injured after Russian forces attacked 28 cities and villages in Kherson Oblast. A gas pipe, shops, and cars were also damaged.
**International Reaction**
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the war in Ukraine is about more than just security, but also democracy, public opinion, Africa, raw materials, and migration.
**Russia’s Losses**
Ukraine’s military intelligence reported that a large-scale fire broke out at a Shahed drone warehouse in Russia, destroying parts worth $16 million. Russian forces suffered 1,990 casualties over the past day.
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