Russia Launches Record Drone Attack on Ukraine Amid Heightened Conflict
In a massive overnight assault, Russia deployed 188 drones across most of Ukraine, marking the largest drone offensive since the conflict began, Ukraine's air force reported on Tuesday. While most drones were intercepted, significant damage was inflicted on apartment buildings and critical infrastructure, including the national power grid. No casualties were reported across the 17 regions targeted.
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The Russian Defense Ministry acknowledged its own losses after Ukraine used U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles in recent attacks on Russian soil. In the Kursk region, two of five ATACMS missiles hit a Russian air defense system, causing injuries and damaging its radar. Another ATACMS strike on the Kursk-Vostochny airbase injured two servicemen and caused minor damage.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen international sanctions against Russia, highlighting that its Shahed drones rely on foreign components circumventing restrictions.
As winter approaches, Ukraine faces escalating Russian missile and drone strikes on civilian areas and critical infrastructure, coupled with uncertainties about future U.S. support under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
On the battlefield, Russian forces continue to hold the initiative, focusing their efforts on the eastern Donetsk region where significant tactical gains have been reported. Ukraine’s General Staff stated that nearly half of the frontline clashes in the past 24 hours occurred near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, highlighting the intense fighting in the region.
The conflict's escalating dynamics underscore the challenges Ukraine faces in defending its territory while navigating the broader geopolitical landscape.
Source: AFP
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