Russia has launched a major overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure, energy facilities and residential areas, with the capital, Kyiv, bearing the brunt of the attack.
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian forces launched 36 ballistic missiles and 172 attack drones during the assault on November 6–7.
Ukrainian authorities reported that the strikes damaged electricity infrastructure, residential buildings and the Northern Bridge, a major transport route connecting different parts of Kyiv.
The attacks also disrupted electricity, water and heating supplies in parts of the capital, raising concerns as temperatures approach freezing levels.
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE UNDER ATTACK
Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported serious damage to substations connecting the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plants to Kyiv and central regions of the country.
Energy facilities were also damaged in several other regions, including Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk.
Ukraine's Air Force said its air defence systems intercepted or neutralised 149 drones and four ballistic missiles during the attack.
CIVILIAN CASUALTIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE
Ukrainian authorities reported that at least two people were killed and 37 others injured across the country during the wider attacks.
Residential buildings, commercial properties and a kindergarten in Kyiv were also damaged, while the Northern Bridge was temporarily closed in both directions following the strikes.
Emergency services and repair teams were deployed to affected areas to assist residents and restore essential services.
ATTACKS COME AHEAD OF PLANNED PEACE TALKS
The latest Russian assault comes ahead of planned US-brokered negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, aimed at finding a possible path towards ending the war.
President Zelenskyy urged the United States to strengthen its support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Moscow through additional sanctions.
Meanwhile, Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces had targeted Ukrainian military-industrial, energy and transport infrastructure.
The latest developments have raised fresh concerns about the security of Ukraine's energy network and the prospects for diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
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