Ukraine's Kherson region reported 28 civilian deaths following a drone attack on a cafe and hotel in Khorly on January 1, according to Governor Vladimir Saldo. Over 100 people were present, with more than 60 affected. Separately, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russia struck a residential area in Kharkiv with two missiles, causing significant damage, though Russia's Defense Ministry denied these claims, calling them untrue.