Russia Launches Largest Missile and Drone Assault

Russia launched its largest missile and drone assault on Ukraine, striking multiple regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in civilian casualties and significant infrastructure damage. The attacks reached close to Poland's border, prompting Poland and NATO allies to scramble fighter jets and activate air defenses, though no airspace violations occurred. Poland's rapid response highlighted its role as a NATO frontline state. Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed that the Trump administration diverted 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally meant for Ukraine to U.S. forces in the Middle East, intensifying Ukraine's vulnerability to Russian drone attacks. U.S. military aid to Ukraine has been paused and partially resumed only after Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire framework. Ongoing diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia have so far failed to produce a breakthrough as both sides prepare for further escalation.