Residents of Kyiv have reportedly faced power outages and water shortages following Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, according to The Guardian.
The attacks come as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the United States, according to a report by AP News. The same report states that drone and missile attacks wounded nine people.
Missile Attack and Air Defence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that four of 36 missiles launched overnight were shot down, according to Ukrainska Pravda. He also pointed to Russia's use of North Korean weapons.
Targeting of Energy Infrastructure
Euronews reports that Russia fired North Korean missiles at a facility that Mr Zelenskyy described as a key part of Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The reports do not give a full account of the damage or of how long repairs and restoration of services may take.
Diplomatic Context
The strikes occurred as preparations continued for negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States. Details of the planned talks were not set out in the available reports.
This article is based on reporting by The Guardian, AP News, Ukrainska Pravda and Euronews, as aggregated by Google News. Developments are ongoing, and the situation may change as further information emerges.
Source: The Guardian
