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Russia Batters Ukraine’s Energy Network With Record Winter Barrage Before Abu Dhabi Talks

Ukraine seeks urgent air-defense supplies after strikes left major cities without heat.

Overview

  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched about 450 attack drones and more than 70 missiles, including a record number of ballistic missiles, in overnight strikes.
  • Energy facilities and residential areas were hit in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other regions, with 1,170 apartment buildings in the capital reported without heating during severe cold.
  • Ukraine reported downing most of 521 aerial targets but confirmed strikes at 27 locations, as officials highlighted shortages of interceptor missiles across key systems.
  • The assault ended a short pause on energy attacks linked to a request by U.S. President Donald Trump, with the renewed bombardment coming just before talks in Abu Dhabi.
  • NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv, and Zelenskyy said Ukraine will adjust its negotiating approach while pressing partners for additional air-defense and energy support.