A devastating Russian aerial assault on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil killed at least 26 people, including three children, and wounded dozens more. The massive overnight attack involved 476 drones and 48 missiles, striking both residential buildings and vital energy infrastructure. The bombardment coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s diplomatic mission to Turkiye to revive peace talks. Damage to energy grids across seven Ukrainian regions forced nationwide emergency power cut-offs during freezing weather. Russia justified the strikes as retaliation for Ukrainian military actions on its own territory.
Nov 20, 2025. aljazeera.com