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Russia Ends Pause With Massive Strikes on Ukraine's Power Grid Before Abu Dhabi Talks

Widespread heating outages in subzero cold leave Kyiv pressing for stronger air defenses.

Overview

  • Ukraine says roughly 450 drones and 60–70 missiles hit energy and transport nodes across Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Sumy and Vinnytsia.
  • Kyiv's mayor reported heat lost in about 1,170 apartment buildings, with additional blackouts in Odesa and dozens of settlements in Vinnytsia.
  • Air defenses shot down 38 of 72 missiles and 412 drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
  • Authorities reported injuries and damage to residential blocks, a kindergarten and a gas station, and said a World War II museum hall in Kyiv was hit.
  • The barrage ended a short pause the Kremlin linked to President Trump's request, and talks in Abu Dhabi remain scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.