Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:32pm on 24 Jan 2026,Saturday International
Russia carried out a major overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s Kyiv and Kharkiv, targeting energy and infrastructure, causing widespread power and heating outages amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian officials reported at least one death and dozens injured. The attacks coincided with the second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi involving Kyiv, Moscow, and the United States. Kyiv condemned the strikes as undermining diplomacy. The assault raised doubts about Moscow’s willingness to negotiate, as disagreements over territorial control and security guarantees continue, prolonging the nearly four-year conflict. (PC: AFP)
