{
  "id": 18563278,
  "title": "Russia preparing major attack against Ukraine's bridges, critical infrastructure, Zelensky warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/russia-preparing-major-attack-against-ukraines-bridges-critical",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T19:51:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/russia-preparing-major-attack-against-ukraines-bridges-critical-infrastructure-zelensky-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is preparing a major attack against Ukraine's critical infrastructure, including energy facilities, bridges over the Dnipro River, and other civilian targets. This warning came in a televised address on November 6, following a series of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure across the country. The threat is particularly concerning as it occurs just days before upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi.\n\nZelensky detailed that Russia has already targeted Kyiv's energy infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages and severe water shortages. The Northern and Southern bridges over the Dnipro River, crucial for daily transportation in the capital, have also been repeatedly targeted. Zelensky acknowledged that Ukraine's military is preparing to defend against the impending attack, but stressed the challenge due to Ukraine's ongoing air defense crisis.\n\nThe President emphasized the urgency of the situation, calling for immediate delivery of interceptors for Patriot systems, which are vital for defending against Russian strikes. He urged international partners to avoid delaying these critical supplies. Despite the current lack of Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, Ukraine remains committed to mounting a response. Zelensky highlighted the readiness of Ukraine's long-range strike operations, warning Russia that it will face a strong counterattack.",
  "summary": "\"We currently have intelligence indicating that a new attack is being prepared against our energy infrastructure, our bridges across the Dnipro River, and civilian infrastructure.\"",
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        "published": "2026-11-06T16:50:03.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/sybiha-ukraine-takes-meeting-in-abu-dhabi-seriously-expects",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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