Russia pounds power facilities around Kyiv, damages major bridge
Three days before Russia and Ukraine are due to take part in U.S.-brokered talks, explosions rocked Kyiv as Moscow unleashed waves of ballistic missiles.
TL;DR
- Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure around Kyiv with missiles and drones, damaging power and heating systems.
- The capital, Kyiv, is facing significant difficulties with electricity, water, and heat supplies.
- Explosions rocked Kyiv, with ballistic missiles damaging the Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River.
- Strikes on energy facilities, including those connected to nuclear plants, caused serious damage.
- At least two people were killed and about a dozen wounded across Ukraine in the overnight attacks.
- Moscow stated its strikes targeted Ukraine's military-industrial sector, as well as energy and transport infrastructure.
- Ukraine also conducted drone and missile attacks on several Russian regions, causing minor damage without casualties.
- Russia has intensified air attacks on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and bridges.
- Ukrainian and Russian officials are scheduled to participate in U.S.-backed trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
- President Zelenskyy expressed hope for increased U.S. Congressional support against Russia's war.