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Russian strikes hit Kyiv energy sites ahead of planned talks
Russian forces struck Kyiv overnight, targeting energy infrastructure and injuring at least five people, according to authorities.
The attacks took place as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US.
The three countries are scheduled to meet next week in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting is part of a new round of negotiations aimed at ending the war.
Strikes on energy sites can affect infrastructure people rely on, while the war continues.
The talks are expected to take place next week, but no outcome has been announced.
Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas ahead of planned talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi next week.
The strikes damaged energy facilities and disrupted power, heating and water supplies in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Russia said it targeted the Northern Bridge and the Meridian plant, which it said produces Flamingo cruise missiles.
Reports differed on the number of casualties: Ukrainian authorities cited one death and eight wounded, while AP and France 24 reported at least five wounded.
- Who
- Russia carried out the strikes, according to Russian and Ukrainian authorities. Kyiv residents and facilities were affected.
- What
- Overnight strikes hit Kyiv and nearby areas, damaging energy and other infrastructure and causing power and water outages.
- When
- Overnight from Friday to Saturday, November 6–7, 2026.
- Where
- Kyiv and the surrounding region, as well as the Zhytomyr region, according to the reports.
- Why
- Russia said it targeted military-industrial, energy and transport infrastructure. Ukraine’s president said Russia was trying to push Kyiv and the country into a blackout.
Russia
Ukraine
Targets
Russia
Russia said it struck military-industrial, energy and transport targets, including the Northern Bridge and the Meridian plant.
Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities reported damage to energy facilities and disruption to power, heating and water supplies.
Purpose and impact
Russia
Russia described its targets as supporting Ukraine’s armed forces or military production.
Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia was trying to push Kyiv and the country into a blackout.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv and surrounding areas, damaging infrastructure and causing power and water outages.
Ukrainian authorities reported casualties from the attack, with reported numbers differing across sources.
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States are scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi for a fourth round of talks.
- Reported Russian drones
- 172, according to Zelenskyy
- Reported Russian ballistic missiles
- 36, according to Zelenskyy
- Reported casualties
- One dead and eight wounded, according to Ukrainian authorities; AP and France 24 reported at least five wounded
- Planned talks
- Fourth round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week
- Russian-identified Kyiv targets
- Northern Bridge and Meridian plant
5 sources
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What people are saying
The situation with the capital’s energy supply is extremely difficult, affecting the city’s heating and water supply systems.
push Kyiv … and the entire country into a blackout
big, beautiful agreement