Russia Launches 355-Drone Attacks Across Ukraine, Causing Injuries and Widespread Damage

Russia has escalated its drone attacks on Ukraine, with recent strikes injuring civilians and causing significant damage across multiple regions including Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Sumy. Over a weekend, at least 14 civilians were killed in a sustained aerial assault campaign that analysts interpret as a deliberate effort by Russia to assert dominance, undermine Ukrainian morale, and pressure Western allies. The attacks intensified following the increased production of Iranian-made Shahed drones and coincided with political developments in the U.S. under President Donald Trump, who has shown fluctuating stances on the conflict. Even Russian President Vladimir Putin was reportedly endangered by a major Ukrainian drone attack while visiting the Kursk region, exposing vulnerabilities in Russian military defenses and highlighting strategic weaknesses on Russia's border with Ukraine. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy characterized a recent large-scale drone offensive involving hundreds of drones and cruise missiles as the largest since the full-scale war began, reflecting the continuing intensity of hostilities. Military experts note that Russia has been prosecuting the war with renewed aggression, aiming to instill fear and terror amid ongoing drone strikes, particularly around Kyiv.