Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year's Day

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of targeting civilians over the New Year, with Moscow reporting a deadly strike on a hotel in territory it occupies in southern Ukraine while Kyiv said there had been another broad attack on its power supplies.



The reports coincide with intensive talks aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year-old war, overseen by U.S. President Donald Trump. Both countries have said the other is doing all it can to influence his views and shape the outcome.



"On New Year, Russia deliberately brings war. Over 200 attack drones were launched onto Ukraine in the night," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wrote on Telegram, saying energy infrastructure in seven regions across Ukraine had been targeted.