Southern Ukraine attack leaves dozens missing, nationwide strikes intensify
The death toll from a Russian airstrike in southern Ukraine has risen to 29, with 48 individuals still unaccounted for, following an attack on a humanitarian aid distribution point. The incident occurred as Russia launched a widespread barrage of missiles and drones across nine regions, impacting power plants, hospitals, and resulting in numerous injuries.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia deployed 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles, and 59 cruise missiles, coinciding with U.S. elections. He stated, “The Russians think America won’t notice this signal of theirs. But we need to notice and stop such terror. We need to help Ukraine defend its skies; otherwise, Russia will never stop its missile strikes.”
Zelenskyy was in Berlin on Tuesday, meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who reaffirmed his support for Ukraine ahead of renewed Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. Germany has become Ukraine’s largest supporter since Donald Trump’s return to office and the withdrawal of U.S. financial assistance. Washington continues to provide intelligence and facilitates arms purchases for Ukraine.
Three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from November 10-11. Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin, will lead the Russian delegation.
Finland has announced that its national hockey teams will not participate in tournaments against Russia.
Last week, a limited ceasefire was agreed upon by both Ukraine and Russia for humanitarian purposes in Oleshky, Kherson region. The initial attack in Komyushuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, targeted a school serving as a humanitarian aid hub, followed by a strike on a nearby shelter. Four police officers and two rescue workers were among the fatalities, according to Mykhailo Semikin, acting head of the regional military administration, with at least five others injured.
A Russian missile and drone attack in the Kharkiv region wounded at least 62 people, damaging a medical facility, apartment buildings, and vehicles. In the Dnipro area, rescuers recovered a woman alive from rubble after a separate attack resulted in one death and 17 injuries, damaging an outpatient clinic and a hospital.
Moscow claims to have intercepted 856 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 493 drones reportedly targeted towards the capital. A Ukrainian drone attack also injured two employees and caused damage at a Yaroslavl oil refinery, located approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Moscow. Rolling blackouts are affecting Crimea following attacks on energy infrastructure.
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