Kyiv and Kharkiv: Targeted by Russian Drone Strikes Amid Peace Talks

Russian drones launched a massive attack on Kyiv, striking several districts and igniting fires. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the strikes, while in Kharkiv, drones injured 11 people. These attacks coincided with peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in the United Arab Emirates.

In a series of Russian drone attacks, several districts of Kyiv were targeted on Saturday, causing significant concern for the city's security forces. Air defense units were active as mayor Vitali Klitschko reported strikes on both sides of the Dnipro River.

The coordinated assault prompted Kyiv's military administration chief, Tymur Tkachenko, to issue warnings on potential missile deployments following the drone strikes that ignited fires in multiple locations.

Meanwhile, Kharkiv faced its own challenges, with 11 residents injured from drone strikes, underscoring the escalating tension that coincided with peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in the UAE.

(With inputs from agencies.)