Russian Drone Attack on Kryvyi Rih Damages Power, Water, and Heating

A Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine, caused significant damage to energy infrastructure and utility networks, leaving areas without power and disrupting water and heating supplies. Local defense chief Oleksandr Vilkul announced repair operations began early Wednesday morning. Vilkul stated on Telegram that efforts are underway to maintain water and sewage systems using generators, while restoring heating is expected to be more difficult. Residential buildings, schools, and kindergartens also sustained damage, prompting emergency crews from all energy and utility services to be mobilized. Kryvyi Rih is a major industrial center and the birthplace of President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack occurred as the US pushes a new peace initiative during Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi, marking the first direct talks between the sides in nine months.