Russia and Ukraine Trade Large-Scale Missile and Drone Strikes Before US Talks

Ukraine and Russia have launched large-scale missile and drone attacks against each other despite preparing for trilateral talks with the United States next week. At least nine people were injured in Ukraine, while one resident was killed in Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones overnight, targeting energy facilities across five regions and causing power outages. A kindergarten was also hit, injuring a child, and a key bridge in Kyiv was blocked. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed striking military-industrial facilities, power plants, and a bridge in Kyiv, claiming it was used for transporting Ukrainian military equipment. In Russia, authorities reported downing 411 Ukrainian drones across 10 regions, with a refinery and warehouses damaged.