President Zelenskyy addressed the nation on Christmas Eve, expressing hope in the face of Russian attacks. The violence in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region has resulted in the deaths of five people, including an elderly couple. The attacks also left nine others injured and disrupted gas and water supplies. Despite the holiday season, Zelenskyy emphasized that there are no holidays for the enemy, and called for prayers for the freedom and victory of Ukraine. He also reassured the nation that “day by day, the darkness is losing” in the fight against Russia. Meanwhile, in the Russian-occupied town of Horlivka, Ukrainian shelling killed one person and damaged several buildings.