Russia Launches Massive Attack on Kyiv's Energy Infrastructure Ahead of Peace Talks

2026, November 7

Ukraine / Russia

Russian forces launched a major overnight missile and drone assault against Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, severely damaging energy infrastructure and disrupting electricity, water and heating supplies. Ukraine reported that Russia fired 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones. At least two people were killed and approximately a dozen injured. Several strikes also damaged Kyiv's Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River and electricity transmission systems connected to two nuclear power plants.

The attack comes just days before another round of US-backed peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of deliberately targeting critical infrastructure ahead of the discussions and called on the United States Congress to strengthen its support for Ukraine. The renewed attacks raise concerns about Ukraine's ability to maintain essential services as winter approaches.