Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power grid as peace talks loom in Abu Dhabi

Russian aerial bombardments targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure have left over 850,000 consumers without power, predominantly across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. Grid operators implemented emergency shutoffs and stabilization schedules to manage system instability ahead of winter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted a marked increase in recent attacks.

In response, Ukrainian forces launched targeted strikes against Russian military positions in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, hitting logistical hubs, ammunition storage facilities, and a specialized satellite communications jamming system.

Concurrently, diplomatic attention is turning toward prospective peace discussions in Abu Dhabi regarding potential security guarantees for Kyiv. The developments follow recent remarks by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who stated that "the war will end soon."

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.