Ukraine and Russia report major strikes as peace talks loom. Russian missiles hit Kyiv, damaging the Northern Bridge and injuring at least six people. Ukrainian drones struck a bridge in Rostov Oblast, damaging critical infrastructure and causing traffic closures and blackouts.
Ukrainian drones struck a bridge in Rostov Oblast on Nov. 8, damaging it and causing traffic closures and blackouts. The bridge, part of the R-280 highway, connects Rostov Oblast with occupied Ukrainian regions. Russian ballistic missiles also hit Kyiv, damaging the Northern Bridge and injuring at least six people. European leaders have called for increased participation in peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
The attacks come as Ukraine and Russia prepare for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was preparing for the talks by launching attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure. Zelensky also noted that nine people were injured in the attacks, with one child among the casualties. The attacks followed a truce in the Kherson region, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump.
Ukraine's energy network was damaged in the attacks, with power cuts affecting multiple regions. The attacks come as Ukraine and Russia prepare for talks in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky called for increased bilateral support from the United States and emphasized the importance of a 'more enduring' ceasefire. The talks are expected to focus on post-war security pacts and de-escalation.