Ukraine Drones Hit Russian Factory, Kill Three, Injure 35

Ukraine has intensified its use of long-range drones, successfully striking deep inside Russian territory, including a recent attack on the Kupol factory in Izhevsk, a key site for Russia's production of drones and air defense systems. This strike killed three workers and injured 35, demonstrating Ukraine's ability to penetrate Russia's air defense dome, as videos showed drones evading anti-aircraft fire before hitting their target. The Kupol plant, known for producing advanced systems like the Tor-M2 and Osa-AKM, is situated in Izhevsk, historically a major center of Russia's defense industry. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers and damaged two others in a drone strike on the Marinovka airfield, further degrading Moscow's aerial capabilities. Despite these losses, Russia continues to produce the Su-34 at a high rate and maintains a strong military presence on the frontlines, where fighting remains intense, with Russia controlling all of Luhansk Oblast and advancing in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. International military aid supports Ukraine, with Europe recently surpassing the US in total aid contributions amid stalled peace talks and ongoing conflict.