2 killed in Russia; Ukraine's energy infrastructure is targeted
Summary
A Russian drone attack killed at least two people in the Saratov region, while Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy and port facilities left more than a million people without electricity, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks came as U.S.-led efforts to negotiate an end to the war continued, with Russia’s position on Donbas and the future of occupied Ukrainian territory among the main obstacles.Key Facts
- A drone attack damaged a residential building in Russia’s Saratov region and killed at least two people, according to the regional governor.
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down 41 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- Russia launched drone and missile strikes on five Ukrainian regions, targeting energy and port infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
- Ukraine’s interior minister said more than a million people were without electricity.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 450 drones and 30 missiles overnight.
- An attack on Odesa set grain silos at the port on fire; two people were wounded in the wider region, officials said.
- Russian presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov said Russian police and National Guard would remain in Donbas even after a peace settlement, and that Russia would approve a ceasefire only after Ukrainian forces withdrew from the front line.
- Germany planned to host Zelenskyy on Monday for talks as European leaders sought a role in negotiations.
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