Russia's Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine: Hundreds Deployed, Casualties Reported

Russia Launches Major Drone Attack on Ukraine

In a significant escalation, Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, marking one of the most extensive aerial assaults since the war's commencement. Ukrainian air defenses reported the deployment of 273 drones and decoys. While 88 drones were successfully intercepted, electronic interference neutralized 128 others.

Key Regions Targeted

The strikes impacted several regions, including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk. Tragically, a 28-year-old woman was killed in the Kyiv region, as confirmed by Governor Mykola Kalashnyk. Additionally, three individuals, including a young child, sustained injuries.

Escalation of Drone Warfare

This recent attack surpassed a previous record of 267 drones used by Russia. Concurrently, Russia's defense ministry claimed to have intercepted seven Ukrainian drones overnight, with an additional 14 downed on Sunday morning.

Diplomatic Efforts

These incidents followed unsuccessful negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed direct talks in Turkey, Russian President Vladimir Putin declined a presidential-level meeting. US President Donald Trump has scheduled telephone conversations with both Putin and Zelenskyy, as well as NATO leadership, to discuss potential resolutions to the ongoing conflict.