Ukraine and Russia trade hundreds of drone strikes as Abu Dhabi talks enter second day

Ukraine and Russia exchanged large-scale drone strikes overnight into Wednesday, ahead of the second day of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi, with attacks targeting key infrastructure and causing casualties on both sides. A Ukrainian attack on the Baltic port of Ust-Luga sparked a fire and injured three workers, while Russia reported downing 627 drones across 22 regions, including Moscow. Ukrainian officials said Russia launched 163 drones and missiles, wounding at least 13 people across multiple regions and striking six large power substations. The strikes occurred as U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian delegations met in Abu Dhabi for talks, which Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called "constructive." Negotiators discussed humanitarian measures, prisoner exchanges, and security guarantees, though Kremlin officials withheld details until the talks conclude.