Russia launches overnight strike on Ukrainian power grid as Brussels meets on Ukraine

Russia struck Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight, cutting power across Kyiv and six regions as Brussels convened talks on Ukraine on Wednesday.

• Moscow said its forces hit military units in Zaporizhzhia, killing up to 25 soldiers and destroying 15 vehicles.
• The attack killed two people and injured 20 in Dnipro and cut power in Kyiv and at least six regions, Ukrainian officials said.
• President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles at power facilities from Odesa to Rivne.
• The European Commission hosted talks with the US, Ukraine, NATO and European allies on Wednesday, with NATO planning further consultations Thursday.