Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih cuts power, water, and heating

A Russian drone attack on critical infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, has left parts of the city without power, water, and heating. The attack occurred overnight into Wednesday, according to the head of the city's defense council, Oleksandr Vilkul. Vilkul stated on Telegram that generators are stabilizing water and sewage systems, while restoring heat supply is more challenging. Residential blocks, schools, and kindergartens have also sustained damage from the strike. Kryvyi Rih is a major industrial hub and the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack coincides with the resumption of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi after a nine-month pause, with negotiations continuing on Wednesday.