Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes Before Abu Dhabi Peace Talks

Russia and Ukraine exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes on November 7, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure, just days before US-mediated peace talks are set to begin in Abu Dhabi. Russia launched 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones overnight, killing at least six people, including a child, and injuring nine others in Kyiv, while also causing power and water outages. Ukraine retaliated by striking the Saratov oil refinery in southwestern Russia, causing major fires at the facility. The attacks precede trilateral negotiations scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, marking the fourth round of talks facilitated by the Trump administration. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of using aggression to strengthen its negotiating position, while Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are expected to lead the US delegation.