Deadly Russian Drone Strike Hits Dnipropetrovsk Apartment Building
A Russian drone strike caused casualties in Dnipropetrovsk, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy detailed expectations for trilateral peace talks set for November.
The day on the war
Diplomatic efforts gained momentum as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that a trilateral meeting involving Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow is slated for November to restart stalled peace negotiations. Zelenskyy articulated Ukraine's firm stance, stating that the nation would not discuss limitations on its armed forces or enforced neutrality during these talks.
He also reiterated his push for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, believing Putin is the only individual in Russia capable of making major decisions to end the conflict. Concurrently, US House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that Washington is nearing these trilateral negotiations.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the technical talks are planned for early November in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Zelenskyy also noted the full restoration of US warnings regarding imminent Russian ballistic missile strikes, vital for Ukraine's air defenses, and confirmed that SpaceX's Starshield satellite internet service is now operating at full speed.
Strikes & the grid
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
What: Russian drone strike on an apartment building
Toll: 3 killed, 12 injured (Ukrainian authorities claim)
Belgorod, Russia
What: Ukrainian drone attack overnight and later on Sunday
Toll: 3 killed, 13 injured overnight; another 1 killed later Sunday. 30 apartment buildings damaged (local authorities claim)
Black Sea (near Chornomorsk and Odesa), Ukraine
What: Russian drones struck a cargo vessel bound for Chornomorsk and another en route to Odesa
Toll: No casualties reported; vessels reportedly used to supply the Ukrainian army (Russian Defense Ministry claim)
Kharkiv, Ukraine
What: Russian forces hit a logistics center, a distribution center, and a logistics terminal overnight
Toll: No immediate casualty figures; Reuters could not confirm reports (Russian Defense Ministry claim)
Diplomacy & talks
Trilateral Peace Talks (Kyiv, Washington, Moscow). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a trilateral meeting is set for November to restart stalled peace negotiations. He stated Ukraine will not discuss limits to its armed forces or enforced post-war neutrality.
Ukraine-Russia Leader Meeting. Zelenskyy renewed his push for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, believing Putin is the only person in Russia who can make major decisions to end the war.
US Diplomatic Engagement. US House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Washington is 'on the verge' of trilateral negotiations to end the war.
Aid & sanctions
Ukraine (President Zelenskyy)
Measure: Stance on sanctions ahead of peace talks
Detail: Zelenskyy stated he would not want to approach a trilateral meeting having lifted all sanctions on Russia, emphasizing the need for tools, sanctions, money, and frozen assets.
What we'll be watching next 72h
- The trilateral peace talks involving Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow expected to take place in November.
- Further developments regarding President Zelenskyy's call for a direct meeting with President Putin.
- Monitoring of ongoing drone and missile activity across the front lines and rear areas in both Ukraine and Russia.
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