Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Washington to increase its support for Kyiv ahead of planned trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi, warning of the consequences of intensified Russian attacks on critical infrastructure and energy facilities.
In a post on social media platform X on Saturday, 7 November, Zelensky said Russia was launching ballistic missile strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure ahead of the talks.
He said Russian forces had used 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles in overnight attacks. All the ballistic missiles targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas, while drone strikes hit other parts of Ukraine.
Zelensky said energy facilities were among the main targets, adding that the attacks had caused widespread disruption to electricity, water and heating supplies in parts of Kyiv. Residential buildings were also damaged, along with sections of a kindergarten.
The Ukrainian president said at least nine people, including a child, had been injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv and 12 other regions.
Zelensky called on both Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress to coordinate their positions on security issues, maintain support for Ukraine, condemn Russian attacks and increase sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He said continued and consistent US support was essential to bringing peace closer.
Meanwhile, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Russian missile strikes had damaged the city’s Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River. Several explosions were reported in the capital following waves of ballistic missile attacks.
Klitschko described the situation with electricity, heating and water supplies in Kyiv as extremely difficult.
The attacks come as Russia continues to intensify its aerial campaign against Ukraine, targeting energy facilities and critical infrastructure with missiles and drones.
