Ukraine and Russia Escalate Drone and Missile Attacks

Ukraine has faced a barrage of Russian drone and missile attacks, including over 104 Shahed attack UAVs and decoy drones on January 26-27, impacting four oblasts, including Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 57 drones, while 39 disappeared from radar. In the past week, Ukraine experienced hundreds of attacks, including 750 drones, 1,250 bombs, and over 20 missiles. Conversely, Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian regions like Ryazan, Kursk, and Belgorod, with Russia reportedly shooting down 15 unmanned aircraft. In Donetsk Oblast, a Russian airstrike killed a 53-year-old woman and injured three others, highlighting the ongoing civilian toll. Additionally, international dynamics evolve as North Korea plans to send more troops to Russia, and former U.S. President Donald Trump expresses a desire to mediate an end to the conflict.