Ukrainian commanders reveal operation that reversed some Russian territorial gains

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Russian strikes hit Kyiv region bridge and energy sites ahead of Abu Dhabi talks

On Saturday, Russian air strikes hit a major bridge and energy facilities in the Kyiv region, and an earlier missile attack on Kyiv damaged buildings and injured two civilians. Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of trying to push Ukraine into a blackout ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian commanders also revealed an operation that pushed back some Russian territorial gains. Earlier in the week, officials said the toll from Monday's Russian bombing of an aid distribution point in Zaporizhzhia region had reached 42, with dozens missing.

• Officials say 42 people died in Monday's strike on an aid centre in Zaporizhzhia region, with dozens missing; Ukraine says bodycam footage shows a repeat strike hitting the site.
• Russia and Ukraine traded overnight drone strikes on Thursday: Russia says it hit a postal hub and a ship, and Ukraine struck targets in Russia's Ryazan region.
• Three people were killed by Ukrainian strikes in Russia's Belgorod region, according to a report; Moscow claims it downed 700 Ukrainian drones.
• Russian and Ukrainian officials were due at the White House on Thursday before the Abu Dhabi talks, and European troops are drilling in Poland for a possible post-ceasefire deployment.