Russia launched attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, with explosions reported across the country. Soldiers are away from their families as civilians hide amid air raid alerts.

Displaced Christians in Gaza gathered to celebrate Christmas amid the ongoing war. Across the Middle East, families and communities marked the holiday, including Iraqi Christians celebrating despite the risks.

An Azerbaijan Airlines flight with 67 people onboard crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday. A Kazakh official has confirmed the deaths of 38 people. Azerbaijani authorities said they are still investigating why the plane tried to make an emergency landing.