**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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