Russia-Ukraine war: Anger in Russia over Ukrainian strike that left dozens of soldiers dead

Russia continued to carry out airstrikes on Ukraine during the first two days of the new century, as anger grew over Ukrainian forces firing rockets at a Russian military base.

The number of casualties varies between the two countries. Russian officials claim at least 63 soldiers have died, while Ukrainian officials claim many more. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the West should give long-term support to Ukraine.

The war has been going on for 10 months.

Strikes continue into new year

Russia began the new year by hitting several cities, including residential buildings. At least five people were killed by drones and airstrikes over the weekend. A journalist from Japan was hurt.

Hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin wished for peace in his annual New Year address, there were strikes. In the past, Putin would give his speech in front of the Kremlin, but this year he spoke in front of a group of soldiers.

Russia plans to ‘exhaust’ Ukraine with drone attacks, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday night that Russia is planning to launch a lengthy attack on his country using drones. Zelensky said he had received information that suggested the Russian military would use Iranian drones.

Zelensky said that the goal of terrorists must be ensured that they fail. Everyone involved in the protection of the sky needs to be attentive.

Anger over dozens of Russian soldiers killed

Moscow said at least 63 Russian conscripts were killed in eastern Ukraine. Four American-supplied warheads hit a "vocational school" in the city of Makiivka. Hundreds of soldiers were killed according to officials in Kyiv.

There has been significant criticism of Russian military leadership by pro-Russian commentators over the attack at Makiivka.

NATO tells West to prepare for ‘long haul’

Western countries should be prepared to support Ukraine in the long term as it appears that Russia is not going to end the war, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The NATO chief told the radio show that the aid would ensure the survival of the country.

There is an enormous amount of ammunition, spare parts, and maintenance that needs to be done. NATO has a core responsibility to ensure that we have the stocks, the supplies, the weapons in place to ensure our own deterrence and defense, but also to be able to continue to provide support toUkraine for the long haul.

The Kremlin had no intention of ending the war in the near future, according to Putin's partial order in September. He said that the Ukrainian forces had the strength for several months, but that many of them are now training.