UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone assault on Ukraine

UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia’s largest drone and missile attack of the war on Ukraine this week, which disrupted power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and raised nuclear safety concerns. Ukraine said over 500 drones and missiles targeted Kyiv, killing one and injuring at least 23. Fighting has also intensified elsewhere, with Russia advancing in northeastern regions. Both sides reported heavy drone attacks, including Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, Al‑Jazeera has reported. The escalation comes amid stalled ceasefire efforts and warnings of a possible new Russian offensive.