Russian strike kills at least one in Kyiv as Ukraine launches missile attacks on Rostov border region

A Russian strike on Kyiv resulted in at least one fatality, according to France24 and Al Jazeera. The attack occurred on December 20, 2024, and was reported to have hit civilian areas. Ukraine responded by launching missile attacks on the Rostov border region, which is located in Russia. The attacks are part of a broader pattern of cross-border strikes and counterstrikes between the two nations. No specific details about the number of casualties or the exact locations of the Ukrainian strikes were provided by the sources.