At least 100 civilians inside the venue
Politics January 2, 2026
The attack occurred shortly before midnight on December 31 in the Black Sea coastal village of Khorly. Multiple drones struck a crowded cafe and a hotel, triggering a massive blaze. At least one of the UAVs was carrying an incendiary mixture.
The death toll from the Ukrainian drone strike on civilians celebrating New Year’s Eve in Kherson Region has increased to 27, and 31 others are reported as wounded, Russia’s Investigative Committee has said. Initial reports spoke of 24 fatalities (including 2 children)
Aside from the tragic nature of the attack, what is particularly striking is the almost complete absence of coverage in mainstream Western media*. Propaganda machine just keeps on working.
*for a short period of time, DW (Deutsche Welle) had some brief article but nowhere to be found now.