Russia and Ukraine trade missile and drone strikes before Abu Dhabi talks

aljazeera.net (Arabic) —

Russia and Ukraine exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes on Saturday, with Russia targeting Kyiv's energy infrastructure and bridges while Ukraine launched hundreds of drones into Russian territory, ahead of planned talks in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian authorities reported 12 people injured in strikes on Kyiv and the Kherson region, with damage to homes, a kindergarten, and the North Bridge over the Dnipro River, causing power and water outages. Russia's defense ministry said it downed 411 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions. The strikes come as negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are scheduled to meet Tuesday in Abu Dhabi to discuss ending the war.


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