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Russia hits Kyiv and Kharkiv as peace talks continue, Ukraine says strikes aim to derail diplomacy
A major drone-and-missile barrage struck Ukraine’s largest cities as negotiations continued abroad, leaving casualties and widespread power outages during freezing temperatures.
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Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on January 24, 2026, hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv and causing injuries and at least one reported death as U.S.-led negotiations continued in Abu Dhabi.
Ukrainian leaders condemned the timing as an effort to undermine diplomacy, while talks reportedly continued despite the escalation on the ground.
The strikes also damaged energy infrastructure, triggering extensive outages during subzero conditions and compounding pressure on civilian services.
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