Summary
On Saturday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, amidst ongoing talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict. These talks are taking place between U.S. and Ukrainian officials, with involvement from President Trump's team, trying to create a security plan for Ukraine for after the war. The attacks targeted energy infrastructure and resulted in several injuries.
Key Facts
- Russia carried out a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using 653 drones and 51 missiles.
- Ukrainian forces intercepted 585 drones and 30 missiles during the attack.
- The attacks hit 29 locations and injured at least eight people.
- Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant temporarily lost off-site power due to the attacks.
- U.S. and Ukrainian officials are in talks to end the conflict, aiming to establish a security framework for Ukraine.
- President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is involved in mediating these peace talks.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that the attacks focused on energy facilities, including a train station in Fastiv.
- Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted a refinery in Russia during the conflict.