Russian state media and Z-propaganda television shows, including those hosted by Vladimir Solovyov, called for a nuclear strike on Ukraine in response to a claimed drone strike on President Vladimir Putin's residence, according to an X post by NOELreports between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. UTC on December 30. NOELreports stated that the Kremlin is using the incident to tighten internal control, launch a new wave of domestic propaganda, and stall peace talks, as posted during the reporting window. In a related military update over the past hour, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi reported the creation of new interception lines against Shahed drones, with main emphasis on interceptor drones, according to an X post by blyskavka_ua. Syrskyi said the number of drones, radars, and trained crews is being increased, with interceptions built at a distance from cities and separate divisions of unmanned air defense systems being formed, involving army aviation, small aircraft, and international partners. These developments follow Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expression of deep concern over reports targeting Putin's residence earlier on December 30, urging diplomatic efforts for peace, as shared on X by KremlinRussia_E before 9:15 a.m. UTC. The announcements come amid ongoing Russian drone attacks, including strikes on Chernihiv energy facilities between 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. UTC that left residents without power, per the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration.
