Ukraine war briefing: Russia ramping up attacks to ‘pressure’ Kyiv at trilateral talks, Zelenskyy says
President urges US for support, saying ‘Ukraine must not be left to face this alone’ as barrage plunges cities into darkness. What we know on day 1,719
TL;DR
- Russia intensified strikes on Ukraine, aiming to pressure Kyiv at upcoming talks, according to President Zelenskyy.
- Overnight attacks targeted energy facilities, causing power cuts in five regions.
- Ukraine received 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles from North Korea overnight.
- Trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and US envoys are scheduled in Abu Dhabi next week.
- Zelenskyy urged the US to increase aid, specifically for Patriot missile interceptors.
- Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reported being targeted by pro-Russian hackers.
- French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon stated that peace in Ukraine should not involve territorial concessions without consulting affected populations.
- A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person in Russia's Belgorod region.
- Russia reported shooting down 411 Ukrainian drones over 10 regions.