Russia pounds Ukraine with 289 drones and 17 ballistic missiles in overnight strikes, Zelenskyy says

Key Points:

• Russia launched widespread overnight missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, killing dozens and causing evacuations, including from a medical facility in Kharkiv, while Moscow reported destroying nearly 500 drones targeting its capital region.
• The attacks resumed immediately after the longest ceasefire since the 2022 invasion ended, disrupting a humanitarian mission to the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky and killing at least 29 people in Zaporizhzhia, where aid distribution was targeted.
• Ukraine warned of ongoing ballistic missile threats to multiple cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, while Russia claimed to have struck energy and port infrastructure, prompting Poland to activate air defenses near its border.
• Diplomatic efforts continue with US-led talks between Russia and Ukraine planned for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, although previous ceasefires have been short-lived and Russia is accused of using pauses to strengthen military positions.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the recent attacks as a deliberate attempt to undermine peace prospects, emphasizing the need for a strong response to Russia’s continued aggression.