Russian forces launched multiple waves of ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions overnight on November 6–7, damaging residential buildings, energy facilities and critical infrastructure.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said missile debris struck a five-storey apartment building in the western part of the capital, while another residential building also sustained damage. A building housing a kindergarten was affected during the attack.
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Russia launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions overnight on November 6–7.
Residential buildings and a kindergarten facility sustained damage.
Kyiv's Northern Bridge was damaged and closed to traffic.
Energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions was affected.
Electricity, heating and water supplies were disrupted in parts of Kyiv.
Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to hold US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11.
The strikes also damaged Kyiv's Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River, forcing authorities to close it to traffic. Ukrainian officials reported damage to energy facilities in Kyiv and the neighbouring Zhytomyr region.
The attacks disrupted electricity, heating and water supplies in parts of the capital, creating additional difficulties as temperatures approached freezing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned before the strikes that Russia was preparing another large-scale attack targeting energy facilities, bridges and other critical infrastructure.
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Why This Matters
The attacks demonstrate the continuing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict despite renewed diplomatic engagement. Damage to energy and transport infrastructure also increases pressure on Ukrainian civilians ahead of winter. The Abu Dhabi negotiations could provide an opportunity to address security arrangements and humanitarian concerns.
The latest Russian offensive came ahead of planned trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on November 10–11. The discussions are part of Washington's renewed diplomatic efforts to secure an end to the war.
The Russian delegation will be led by Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky, who has previously participated in negotiations with Ukraine. Other Russian representatives will include senior diplomatic and military officials.
Ukraine's negotiating team will be led by Rustem Umerov, with Presidential Office chief Kyrylo Budanov also participating. The United States is expected to be represented by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The forthcoming discussions are expected to address post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures and possible steps towards ending the conflict. However, significant differences remain between Moscow and Kyiv, particularly over territorial and security questions.
Meanwhile, military operations continue on both sides. Ukraine has maintained its campaign against Russian military and energy-related targets, while Moscow has intensified attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
The latest strikes underscore the challenges facing diplomatic efforts as both countries continue military operations ahead of the Abu Dhabi negotiations. No comprehensive peace agreement has been reached.
