Kyiv and surrounding regions were targeted in a large-scale Russian aerial assault Saturday, leaving at least three dead and dozens injured, as the nearly eleven-year conflict [[1]] continues to escalate. The attack, impacting critical infrastructure and causing widespread power outages, comes amidst ongoing international sanctions against Russia [[2]] and nascent diplomatic efforts led by U.S. envoys to find a resolution. Ukrainian officials are urgently appealing for increased air defense support as Russia continues its bombardment campaign [[3]].
A Russian bombardment of Ukraine on Saturday, November 29, 2025, left three people dead and dozens injured in and around the capital, Kyiv, as the conflict continues to escalate. The attack, which targeted critical infrastructure and residential buildings, comes at a sensitive time as diplomatic efforts to end the war are underway.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces launched approximately 36 missiles and nearly 600 drones during the assault. “The main targets were energy infrastructure and civilian buildings,” Zelenskyy said in a message posted to his Telegram channel.
Emergency services are currently working at the sites of the strikes in Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to Zelenskyy. He emphasized the urgent need for additional air defense systems, stating that his country must “work without losing a single day to ensure there are enough missiles for air defense.”
More than half a million consumers in Kyiv, over 100,000 in the Kyiv region, and nearly 8,000 in the Kharkiv region experienced power outages as a result of the attack, the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy reported.
Zelenskyy also called on European partners to make a decision regarding frozen Russian assets held in Europe if Russia does not cease its attacks with drones and missiles. The call reflects growing frustration over the pace of international action against Russia’s financial resources.
The attack coincides with anticipated diplomatic activity, including a visit to Moscow next week by Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump. Additionally, Dran Driscoll, another envoy sent by Trump, is expected in Kyiv this weekend, according to reports. The development underscores the ongoing, albeit complex, efforts to find a path toward de-escalation.
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