Russian forces killed one person and wounded 15 others, damaging residential complexes in Kyiv and Kharkiv as an agreement framework developed in Abu Dhabi. The strikes caused extensive property damage while negotiators worked to establish the structure of a potential settlement.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko alerted residents that the capital faced a “massive enemy attack,” directing people to remain in shelters. The bombardment damaged residential complexes, causing casualties and widespread destruction. Heat and water services were knocked offline in several neighborhoods, affecting thousands of residents.
Mayor Igor Terekhov reported that Kharkiv’s residential complexes sustained damage from Iranian-manufactured Shahed drones. The drone strikes caused significant destruction to civilian housing, demonstrating Russia’s continued targeting of residential areas. Multiple complexes were damaged across the northeastern city.
In Abu Dhabi, an agreement framework appeared to be developing as American, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives engaged in two-day talks. The UAE foreign ministry described the discussions as 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 developing agreement framework. He suggested it would be “positive for our business.” President Putin met with Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while all parties worked to develop a comprehensive framework.