Drone Strikes Escalate in Ukraine as Key Truce Talks Approach

Russian and Ukrainian aerial attacks intensify, killing civilians, as negotiations in Saudi Arabia focus on a potential energy infrastructure truce.

A Russian drone strike in Zaporijjia killed six people, including a family of three, and injured 12 others, including a nine-month-old baby.
Ukraine claims to have intercepted 100 out of 179 drones launched by Russia in a large-scale overnight attack.
Diplomatic talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are set for Monday in Saudi Arabia, centering on a limited truce for energy infrastructure.
Russia expressed cautious optimism for 'some progress' in the talks but remains resistant to a broader ceasefire as Ukrainian forces hold positions on Russian territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited troops in Pokrovsk, a key logistical hub under threat in the Donetsk region, underscoring its strategic importance.