News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,389These are the key developments from day 1,389 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

A Ukrainian drone strike resulted in two fatalities in Saratov, Russia, as reported by the regional Governor, Roman Busargin. Additional injuries were noted, though specifics remain undisclosed. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced the deployment of hypersonic Kinzhal missiles targeting Ukrainian industrial and energy installations. This action is labeled as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian targets. The region of Odesa, Ukraine, experienced significant power outages following an extensive Russian attack on the power grid, affecting over a million households. Read more . Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the assault included over 450 drones and 30 missiles. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko described the strikes on Odesa as one of the largest during the conflict, disrupting electricity and water supplies. Non-drinking water is being distributed to affected areas. Ukraine's power grid operator confirmed significant power outages in Odesa and Mykolaiv, with the Kherson region being entirely without power. Ukraine's navy accused Russia of using a drone to attack the Turkish vessel Viva, carrying sunflower oil to Egypt. The vessel continued its journey after the incident with no injuries reported among the crew. Three Turkish vessels reportedly sustained damage in a separate attack. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost external power for the 12th time due to military activity, according to IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. Power lines have since been restored.

Neighbourhoods in the city of Odesa experienced power outages on Saturday night, following Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure [Oleksandr Gimanov/AFP]

President Zelenskyy plans to meet with US and European representatives in Berlin to discuss peace fundamentals. He emphasized the need for a dignified peace and assurance against future Russian aggression. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will participate in discussions with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Berlin. French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are also expected to attend the Berlin meeting. More details . European and Ukrainian representatives seek security guarantees from the US before engaging in territorial negotiations regarding Russian-occupied regions. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have discussed US-led peace proposals and potential use of frozen Russian assets for funding Kyiv. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed intentions to discuss a Ukraine-Russia peace plan with former US President Donald Trump, following a meeting with President Putin.

Ukraine announced the receipt of 114 prisoners from Belarus, including individuals accused of working for Ukrainian intelligence and Belarusian political prisoners. Photos of the released captives were shared by Kyiv's POW coordination center. Read more . President Zelenskyy communicated with Belarusian prisoner Maria Kalesnikava post-release, as confirmed by presidential aide Dmytro Lytvyn. Military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov was present during the prisoner exchange. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a ceremony for soldiers returning from duties in Russia, commending their conduct during the deployment. Details here . Russia has sentenced ICC judges and chief prosecutor Karim Khan to jail, in response to the court's 2023 arrest warrant for President Putin over alleged war crimes.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.