Russian and Ukrainian Drone Strikes Escalate Alongside Ceasefire Discussions

Both nations report heavy aerial attacks targeting infrastructure and residential areas as ceasefire negotiations remain uncertain.

Russia launched 178 drones and two ballistic missiles across Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces shooting down 130 and losing track of 38 others.
Ukraine targeted Russian territories with over 120 drones, reportedly striking regions including Volgograd, Belgorod, and Kursk, with some debris causing fires near critical facilities.
Residential areas in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson suffered extensive damage, with casualties reported, including two deaths and multiple injuries in Kherson.
Energy infrastructure in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions was severely damaged, leaving some residents without electricity, while emergency teams work to restore power.
Ceasefire talks between Russia and the U.S. envoy continue, but Ukrainian officials express skepticism over Moscow's commitment as military tensions persist.