Russian strikes hit Kyiv ahead of planned talks

Conflict · First reported 7 Nov, 08:08 · Updated 08:46

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Russian and Ukrainian authorities reported overnight strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas, with damage to infrastructure and casualties reported by Ukraine. The strikes came days before a planned fourth round of talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi.

Russia and Ukraine reported overnight strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas. Russia said it hit the Northern Bridge and Meridian Plant; Ukraine reported damage to energy facilities.
Ukrainian authorities said one person was killed and eight wounded. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the city faced an extremely difficult situation with power, heating and water supplies; the reported overnight temperature was 0°C.
A fourth round of trilateral talks involving Kyiv, Moscow and Washington is planned for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The articles say the meeting is scheduled for next week or in the coming days.
Previous US-brokered talks had not produced breakthroughs, with territorial and security questions still contentious.

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Key facts

Reported Ukrainian casualties: One person killed and eight wounded, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Weapons reported by Zelenskyy: 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles.
Planned talks: A fourth trilateral round involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States is planned for Abu Dhabi.