Russian forces killed at least one person and injured 15 others in attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv that disrupted water services, while Ukrainian President Zelensky announced peace proposals were nearing completion. The strikes targeted residential areas even as diplomatic efforts intensified in Abu Dhabi.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned residents via social media that the capital was experiencing a “massive enemy attack,” urging people to remain in shelters. The strikes hit residential buildings, resulting in casualties and significant infrastructure damage. Water and heat services were disrupted across parts of the city, affecting thousands of residents.
Mayor Igor Terekhov reported that Kharkiv faced attacks from Iranian-made Shahed drones, which struck several residential complexes. The drone assaults caused extensive damage to civilian housing, continuing Russia’s pattern of targeting non-military infrastructure. The city has endured persistent bombardment due to its proximity to Russian-controlled territory.
In Abu Dhabi, negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States convened for two-day talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict. The UAE foreign ministry stated the discussions represented “ongoing efforts to promote dialogue and identify political solutions to the crisis.” The Donbas region remained the central obstacle, with Russia insisting on Ukrainian military withdrawal from the eastern territories.
President Zelensky, following his meeting with President Trump, suggested that peace proposals were approaching finalization despite ongoing territorial disputes. He proposed establishing a free trade zone in eastern Ukraine under Kyiv’s control, which he believes would strengthen the economy. President Putin engaged separately with Trump’s envoys, as multiple diplomatic initiatives continued throughout the weekend.
Russia Strikes Ukraine: Water Services Disrupted as Peace Proposals Near Completion
