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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ramping up attacks on Ukraine ahead of U.S. talks
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Missile attacks across Ukraine on Saturday wounded at least nine people, with President Zelenskyy reporting 36 missiles and 172 drones targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting a shortage of interceptors.
- The attacks damaged homes, commercial properties, and key infrastructure in Kyiv and 12 other regions, causing power and water outages, including damage to Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, a vital transport route.
- Recovery efforts continued in southern Ukraine's Komyshuvakha village after a deadly Russian bombing earlier in the week, with the death toll rising to 55 and dozens still missing.
- Russia reported shooting down 411 Ukrainian drones overnight over multiple Russian regions and confirmed damage from Ukrainian drone strikes to civilian infrastructure, including an oil refinery and military equipment plants.
- Trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are scheduled for Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, aiming to find a new approach to end the conflict despite unresolved territorial and security issues.
