President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia ramps up strikes before talks
Ukraine says Russia has ramped up strikes just days before important peace talks.
President Zelenskyy shared that recent attacks have knocked out power in five regions and hit key energy sites, making daily life even tougher for many Ukrainians.
These strikes come right before U.S.-brokered negotiations set for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, where both sides are hoping to restart stalled discussions.
Ukraine reports 172 drones 36 missiles
Ukraine's energy ministry confirmed widespread damage, with 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles, some reportedly from North Korea, launched overnight.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes included 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles, some reportedly from North Korea.
The Abu Dhabi meeting will be the first direct Ukraine-Russia talks in months, focusing on tough territorial disputes in the Donbas region that have held up any real progress toward peace.