Kyiv was attacked by a Russian drone strike in the dark hours of Monday morning but the spirit of Christmas still shines.

Ukrainian military officials said its air defenses shot down 23 of 28 drones, mostly over Kyiv, in what was the third Russian air strike in 6 days and the latest in a series since October targeting the Ukrainian power grid, causing sweeping blackouts amid sub-zero temperatures, according to reports.

Father Frost, a Santa-like figure, with two angels greets a child in a special outfit that reflects light and can be seen in the dark. The child is scared at first but then warms up to the angels and even touches the wings--hope prevails.

50% of the Ukrainian energy system is down due to the almost daily missile and drone attacks by the Russian military, yet the residents of Kyiv keep up the holiday spirit. On a half-lit main street, Khreschatik, a traditional Father Frost, a Santa-like figure, with two angels greet a child in a special outfit that reflects light and can be seen in the dark. The child is scared at first but then warms up to the angels and even touches the wings--hope prevails.