As Christmas Tree lights up in Kyiv, residents share their wishes for 2023 Despite Russia's overnight drone attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, Kyiv has lit up its main Christmas Tree on central Sofiivska Square on Dec. 19. We asked Kyiv residents who came to see the “Invincibility Christmas Tree,” as Kyiv authorities call it, what their wishes are for the upcoming year. | The Kyiv Independent

5.5K views · 340 reactions | Christmas Tree lights up in Kyiv Despite Russia's overnight drone attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, Kyiv has lit up its main Christmas Tree on central Sofiivska Square on Dec. 19. The "Invincibility Christmas Tree," as Kyiv authorities call it this year, has energy-saving decorations that use power from a generator. | The Kyiv Independent | Facebook

Despite repeated drone attacks and blackouts, Kyiv's Christmas tree was lit in Sophia Square, bringing some joy to the city's residents and displaced Ukrainians currently living there. | CBS News