Russia Launches 150 Drone Assault Across Ukraine, Casualties Reported

Russia launched a major overnight drone assault on Ukraine, targeting multiple regions with 149 drones and decoys, of which Ukrainian forces reported intercepting or jamming most. The attacks resulted in at least one death and several injuries, including a 14-year-old girl, and caused additional casualties and livestock losses in areas such as Pavlohrad, Odesa, and Zhytomyr. The strikes came shortly after Russia claimed to have regained full control of the Kursk region, though Ukrainian officials said fighting there was ongoing. The escalation follows U.S. President Donald Trump's public skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war, a shift from his earlier optimism about a possible peace deal. Trump voiced his doubts after meeting briefly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Pope Francis's funeral, marking their first in-person conversation since a tense White House meeting earlier in the year. Russian and Ukrainian officials continue to trade accusations over attacks, while diplomatic negotiations remain fragile.