Russia Launches 113 Drones in Latest Attack on Ukraine

On December 21, Ukraine conducted drone attacks deep into Russian territory, targeting Kazan and damaging residential buildings, while Russia launched a retaliatory strike comprising 113 drones and one S-400 missile against Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities reported that eight drones targeted Kazan, with six hitting residential areas; however, there were no casualties. In response, Russia's overnight attack saw 57 drones shot down by Ukrainian air defenses, while 56 others were lost due to electronic warfare measures. The drone strikes coincided with a prior Ukrainian attack in Russia's Kursk region, which resulted in six fatalities. Ukrainian air defense systems were active across multiple regions, including Poltava and Kharkiv, where damage to residential properties occurred. Both sides continue to escalate their aerial assaults, indicating a sustained conflict with significant implications for civilian safety.