Ukraine faces heightened air threats as Zaporizhzhia plant reconnects to grid

Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, are experiencing frequent air raid alarms as Russian forces deploy ballistic missiles and new jet-powered drones, which are significantly harder for air defense systems to intercept than earlier models.

Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been reconnected to the external electrical grid following recent disruptions.

On the diplomatic front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans for upcoming consultations with American and European representatives. Concurrently, Kremlin officials have floated the possibility of resuming peace talks, though European partners caution that questions surrounding long-term military funding and security guarantees remain unresolved.

Sources: Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti.