Russian Missile Attacks Target Kyiv Energy Infrastructure and Key Bridge Ahead of Peace Talks
Russian forces launched a massive wave of ballistic missiles and drones targeting energy infrastructure around Kyiv, causing significant damage to power systems supplying the capital and central regions. The strikes hit critical substations, including those transporting electricity from two nuclear plants, leading to severe disruptions in water, heat, and electricity supplies as temperatures drop. Additionally, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage to the Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River. The escalation occurs just days before scheduled U.S.-brokered trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Russia and Ukraine. While Moscow claims it targeted military-industrial sectors, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that only four of 36 ballistic missiles were intercepted, some of which were identified as North Korean-made. The attacks underscore the heightened tensions and volatility surrounding the upcoming diplomatic efforts.
Topics: Energy Infrastructure Damage Kyiv Missile Attacks Russia-Ukraine War