Russia drops cluster bombs on Ukraine as Kyiv consolidates front line
Russia’s territorial gains this year are effectively nil as it heads into trilateral talks with Ukraine, US.
Ukraine said it recaptured more of its territory than Russia had managed to seize this year, despite restrictions on US satellite services critical to its defence.
Russia responded by hitting dozens of Ukraine’s energy facilities and using cluster bombs in attacks that harmed civilians.
“Our soldiers have liberated more territory since the beginning of autumn than the Russians have managed to capture,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a public address.
More than anything else, though, Russia has relentlessly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, despite United States President Donald Trump declaring an energy ceasefire for both sides on October 11.