War in Ukraine Appears to Escalate With Drone and Missile Strikes

War in Ukraine , Appears to Escalate With , Drone and Missile Strikes.

Al Jazeera reports that a third Russian airfield is ablaze following a drone attack, one day after another series of drone strikes on two Russian air bases.

Kyiv has not directly claimed responsibility for the attack which occurred hundreds of miles from the frontline in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu accused Ukraine of continuing to shell the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Meanwhile, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu accused Ukraine of continuing to shell the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Shoigu reportedly said the attacks, which Ukraine has denied, deliberately increases the threat of a potential nuclear disaster.

Al Jazeera reports that Russian missile strikes on power facilities have left about half the region surrounding Kyiv without power.

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According to Energy Minister German Gelushchenko, Ukraine hopes to significantly reduce the power deficit caused by the Russian strikes.

On December 8, the Biden administration will hold a meeting with oil and gas executives to devise a plan for how the U.S. can support Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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On December 8, the Biden administration will hold a meeting with oil and gas executives to devise a plan for how the U.S. can support Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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In Europe, Hungary vetoed a proposed loan to Ukraine from the European Union that would have contributed $19 billion to Kyiv.

Meanwhile, the European Commission is weighing a potential ban on new investments in Russia's mining sector in an attempt to erode Moscow's ability to fund its invasion.

Al Jazeera reports that Russia claimed it could agree with the U.S. on the need for lasting peace in Ukraine, but suggested negotiations were impossible until its "special military operation" is complete.

Al Jazeera reports that Russia claimed it could agree with the U.S. on the need for lasting peace in Ukraine, but suggested negotiations were impossible until its "special military operation" is complete