A Russian drone attack on a cafe and hotel in Ukraine's Kherson Region on January 1 killed 28 civilians, with over 100 people present during the New Year's gathering. Governor Vladimir Saldo reported 31 individuals hospitalized, including children. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed two Russian missiles struck a residential area in Kharkiv, causing significant damage. Russia's Defense Ministry denied these claims, stating no strikes were conducted in Kharkiv on January 2.