Overview
- Ukrainian authorities reported at least six deaths after strikes hit residential blocks and energy sites in Kyiv, including major damage in Dniprovskyi and Pechersk.
- Power, water and heating were disrupted in parts of the capital, and the energy ministry said repair crews will assess and restore systems when conditions are safe.
- Ukraine conducted cross-border strikes into Russia’s Krasnodar and Rostov regions, where local officials reported fatalities, injuries and damage in Taganrog and several municipalities.
- Kyiv’s administration said the assault involved Shahed drones, cruise missiles and Kinzhal ballistic missiles, with air defenses engaging multiple targets.
- U.S.-backed talks in Geneva were described by a Ukrainian delegate as constructive, the Kremlin said it had not seen an updated plan, and U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll met Russian officials in Abu Dhabi.