Missile Strikes Kill 9 in Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks
Ukraine reports nine casualties from Russian missile strikes as trilateral talks with the U.S. and Russia prepare in Abu Dhabi.
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Missile strikes hit Kyiv and surrounding areas on Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Ukraine and Russia prepare for new peace talks with the United States in Abu Dhabi. The attacks, which targeted critical infrastructure, disrupted power and water supplies, prompting emergency measures by Kyiv authorities.
Trilateral Talks Set for Abu Dhabi
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are set to meet in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for the fourth round of peace talks brokered by the Trump administration. The meeting follows previous discussions in Geneva in February, with Western governments seeking a new approach to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Damage and Disruptions in Kyiv
Russian missiles struck Kyiv and surrounding regions, damaging homes and commercial properties, and causing power and water outages. The Northern Bridge, a major commuter route over the Dnipro River, was closed due to the damage. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that energy facilities in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions were hit, severely impacting the city’s heating and water supply systems.
Zelenskyy Calls for US Support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia was preparing for the talks by launching ballistic missiles at Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. He claimed 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas, wounding nine people, including a child. Zelenskyy urged greater U.S. support and bipartisan backing for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for stronger sanctions on Russia.
Russian Claims of Targeted Infrastructure
Russia’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that it targeted the Northern Bridge, which they said was used to transport weapons and equipment for Ukraine’s armed forces. It also claimed strikes on an industrial facility producing Flamingo missiles, a power station, and other critical infrastructure in the Kyiv region.
Recovery Efforts in Komyshuvakha
In southern Ukraine, recovery operations continued in the village of Komyshuvakha, which was devastated by Russian guided bombs. Emergency services recovered nine more bodies, bringing the death toll to 55, with dozens still missing. Residents like Mykola Krasnov, 72, expressed despair over the loss of his wife, who was reportedly killed in the attack.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person in Russia’s Belgorod region, hitting a private home in Grayvoron. Russia reported shooting down 411 Ukrainian drones overnight, with attacks also reported in Crimea and the Black and Azov Seas. Other regions, including Saratov and Oryol, reported damage to civilian infrastructure and military facilities.
Source: Breitbart
