Intense Drone and Missile Strikes Escalate in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Both nations report heavy aerial attacks, with civilian casualties and infrastructure damage as ceasefire discussions remain uncertain.

Ukraine intercepted 47 Russian drones overnight, while 33 decoy drones veered off course, causing no damage.
Russian attacks targeted Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv, damaging residential areas and energy infrastructure.
Ukraine's air defense reported destroying over 850 Russian aerial targets in the past week, including attack drones and missiles.
Civilian casualties were reported on both sides, with deaths and injuries in Kherson, Izium, and Belgorod regions due to drone strikes.
Ceasefire talks between Russia and the U.S. remain unresolved, as both sides continue to exchange heavy aerial strikes.