The Ukrainian energy grid has been damaged in a new wave of Russian airstrikes, causing blackouts and water supply disruptions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that over 30 ballistic missiles and more than 170 drones targeted 12 regions across Ukraine, with the capital Kyiv suffering the most severe damage. Substations in Kyiv and several other regions were hit, triggering widespread blackouts and disrupting water and heating systems. This attack occurred ahead of trilateral talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi next week.