Russia launches mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

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Ukraine said the overnight barrage included 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles, with impacts reported from Odesa to Rivne. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the capital’s situation as extremely difficult and warned that damage to energy facilities could pose risks to nuclear safety across Europe. The escalation comes shortly before U.S.-brokered peace talks are expected to resume in Abu Dhabi, increasing pressure on negotiators and raising concern over the humanitarian and security consequences of continued attacks.

Sources: The Independent, Reuters