At least one person died and 15 were injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv that prompted urgent calls for shelter, while a three-nation summit proceeded in Abu Dhabi. The strikes on residential areas forced civilians into protective shelters as diplomatic discussions continued.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko issued urgent calls for shelter via social media, warning that Kyiv was “under a massive enemy attack.” The strikes hit residential buildings, resulting in casualties and extensive property damage. Heat and water services were knocked offline in several neighborhoods, leaving thousands without essential utilities during winter.
Mayor Igor Terekhov reported that Kharkiv experienced attacks from Iranian-manufactured Shahed drones, which damaged several residential complexes. The drone strikes highlighted Russia’s continued targeting of civilian infrastructure, prompting additional shelter calls. The northeastern city has endured repeated bombardment throughout the war.
Despite the violence requiring shelter calls, a three-nation summit involving American, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives proceeded in Abu Dhabi. The UAE foreign ministry described the two-day discussions as focused on “promoting dialogue and identifying political solutions to the crisis.” The summit represented significant diplomatic engagement.
President Zelensky announced that peace proposals were “nearly ready” following his meeting with President Trump. He proposed creating a free trade zone in eastern Ukraine under Kyiv’s control, which he discussed with the American leader. President Putin met with Trump’s envoys, while all parties continued summit discussions.
