Russian strikes hit Kyiv power facilities and a major bridge before U.S.-backed talks
Officials said at least two people were killed and about a dozen wounded across Ukraine in overnight attacks.
Russian forces launched missiles and drones at energy infrastructure around Kyiv overnight, straining the city's power supply and heating as temperatures approached zero. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said ballistic missiles damaged the Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River. Ukraine's energy ministry said strikes on facilities that send power from two nuclear plants to the city and central regions caused serious damage. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said only four of 36 ballistic-type missiles were intercepted, and that substations in five other regions were also hit. At least two people were killed and around a dozen wounded across Ukraine. Russia's defense ministry said it struck military-industrial targets and energy and transport infrastructure. Ukrainian and Russian officials are due to hold three-way talks in Abu Dhabi from Tuesday to Wednesday as part of a U.S.-backed peace push that has produced few results so far. Russia's delegation will include senior military officials and diplomats, including Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Key points
- Russia hit energy facilities around Kyiv and damaged the Northern Bridge.
- Only four of 36 ballistic missiles were intercepted, according to Zelenskyy.
- Three-way talks are scheduled in Abu Dhabi from Tuesday to Wednesday.
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