Ukraine and Russia Bombard Each Other Hours After Peace Talks Agreed
Summary
Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes on energy infrastructure, a hospital, and an oil refinery hours after the U.S. announced new peace talks. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Russian, Ukrainian, and U.S. officials would meet in Abu Dhabi beginning November 10 to discuss a peace deal and de-escalation.Key Facts
- Ukrainian officials said Russia attacked energy facilities in 10 regions with 17 ballistic missiles and nearly 300 drones.
- Ukraine's DTEK said Russian strikes extensively damaged three of its thermal power plants, while power disruptions affected several regions.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian strike on a Kharkiv hospital injured 73 people.
- Ukrainian officials said a Russian attack on a former school used to distribute aid in Zaporizhzhia killed at least 33 people and left more than 40 missing.
- The governor of Russia's Yaroslavl region said Ukraine attacked an oil refinery with about 124 drones, injuring two workers and causing a fire.
- The International Energy Agency said Ukraine had targeted at least 28 Russian refineries since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
- Steve Witkoff said three-way U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian talks would begin in Abu Dhabi on November 10.
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