Russian strikes hit Kyiv power grid and key bridge before Abu Dhabi talks

Russian forces struck energy infrastructure around Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, damaging the Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River and straining power and heating supplies as temperatures neared zero. At least two people were killed and a dozen wounded across Ukraine. The strikes hit systems sending power from two nuclear plants to the city and central regions, causing serious damage, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying only four of 36 ballistic missiles were intercepted. The attacks come three days before U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine are due in Abu Dhabi. Moscow said it targeted military-industrial, energy, and transport infrastructure, while Ukraine also struck Russian regions with minor damage. The escalation follows U.S. midterm elections, with Zelenskyy expressing hope for stronger congressional support.