Russian forces killed one person and wounded 15 others in attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv, with bomb damage assessment underway as a peace framework was discussed in Abu Dhabi. The strikes on residential areas required extensive damage evaluation while diplomatic discussions outlined potential settlement structures.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko issued emergency warnings that the capital was experiencing a “massive enemy attack,” instructing residents to seek shelter. The bombardment targeted residential buildings, causing casualties and significant property damage. Emergency services began bomb damage assessment while heat and water infrastructure remained disrupted.
Mayor Igor Terekhov reported that Kharkiv faced attacks from Iranian-manufactured Shahed drones, which damaged several residential complexes requiring extensive damage assessment. The drone strikes caused widespread destruction to civilian housing. Authorities worked to evaluate the full extent of bomb damage in the northeastern city.
Despite ongoing bomb damage assessment, a peace framework was discussed in Abu Dhabi where American, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives convened for two-day talks. The UAE foreign ministry stated the discussions focused on “promoting dialogue and identifying political solutions to the crisis.” President Zelensky announced that peace proposals were “nearly ready,” suggesting a framework was taking shape.
Ukrainian President Zelensky proposed creating a free trade zone in eastern Ukraine under Kyiv’s control as part of the peace framework. He suggested economic and political elements could work together. President Putin engaged separately with Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while all parties discussed the broader peace framework.