Russia Launches Record Shahed Drone Attacks Across Ukraine

Since President Donald Trump took office in 2025, Russia has significantly intensified its aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kramatorsk, using a variety of weapons such as Shahed drones, glide bombs, rockets, and kamikaze drones. Russian forces have advanced strategically on the front lines, notably breaking through near Dobropillia, while deploying advanced weaponry like the TOS-1A heavy flamethrower and Geran-2 drones, which recently destroyed a Ukrainian S-300V air defense system. Ukraine has responded by targeting Russian Shahed drone stockpiles, such as at a facility in Kyzyl-Yul, to disrupt Russia's military logistics. Additionally, Russia has adapted its Shahed drones to deploy anti-tank mines, increasing the threat to Ukrainian ground forces and supply routes. Airstrike sirens and UAV movements have been reported across multiple Ukrainian regions, highlighting the ongoing intensity and geographic spread of the conflict. Despite Russian demands during Putin’s meeting with Trump, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy remains firm against ceding any territory, emphasizing constitutional protections against land concessions.