Overview
- Ukraine reported roughly 450 long‑range drones and about 70 missiles, including a record 32 ballistic missiles, aimed at energy facilities across at least five regions, a resumption after a short pause Russia had tied to a request from President Donald Trump.
- Air defenses said they downed 412 drones and 38 of 72 missiles, yet strikes damaged plants, substations and grid equipment, cutting power and heat in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and Vinnytsia during sub‑20°C cold.
- Kyiv’s mayor said 1,170 apartment blocks lost heating, emergency crews reported injuries and fires, and officials noted damage to a kindergarten, a gas station and a World War II museum site.
- DTEK said several thermal plants were hit, with two offline and three at reduced output, as the company operates in “survival mode” during the ninth major assault on its facilities since October.
- The US‑brokered Abu Dhabi talks were set for Wednesday and Thursday with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner present, as NATO’s Mark Rutte visited Kyiv and called the strikes a “really bad” signal about Moscow’s intent.