India, Nov. 7 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said Russia launched 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles at Kyiv and several other Ukrainian regions during an overnight attack, targeting critical infrastructure, particularly energy facilities.

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said the strikes came as preparations were underway for trilateral talks.

Zelenskyy said energy infrastructure was the primary target of the attacks, leaving the Ukrainian capital facing severe disruptions to essential services.

"The capital is facing serious difficulties with its electricity, water, and heat supplies. Residential buildings and the Northern Bridge were damaged," he said.

He added that a kindergarten was also partially damaged in th...