Moscow strikes Kyiv as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US

Moscow carried out missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding regions overnight Friday to Saturday, targeting energy infrastructure and injuring at least five people, including a child, according to France 24 and Euronews. Euronews reported that Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated the attacks damaged the Pivnichnyi Bridge, causing its closure to traffic, and disrupted heating and water supply systems in both the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of continued strikes against civilian infrastructure and the energy sector, renewing calls for Patriot interceptor missiles.

The Kyiv Independent reported that as of November 7, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine estimated Russia has lost 1,604,110 troops since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. This figure includes 2,280 casualties reported over the past day. The General Staff also cited extensive losses of equipment, including over 12,000 tanks, 452 aircraft, and 35 ships and boats.

In diplomatic developments, France 24 reported that a trilateral meeting between Russia, Ukraine, and the US is scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi to conduct negotiations aimed at ending the war. Separately, Ukrinform - Politics reported that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated it is unlikely the conflict will end with either side achieving victory, noting that such wars generally conclude through peace agreements involving compromise.

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