**The attack, involving 273 drones, has left at least one fatality as diplomatic discussions unfold.**
**Russia Intensifies Strikes with Record Drone Assault in Ukraine**
**Russia Intensifies Strikes with Record Drone Assault in Ukraine**
**Ukraine faces the largest drone attack since the invasion began, signaling escalation in conflict.**
In a dramatic escalation of conflict, Ukraine reported that Russia has executed its largest drone strike since the beginning of the invasion, with attacks concentrated in several regions, including Kyiv. This assault, noted for its intensity, resulted in at least one death and left multiple injured. According to Ukraine's air force, 273 drones were deployed by Russia by Sunday morning, marking a significant increase in hostilities.
The drone strikes occurred just ahead of a planned conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been under pressure to negotiate a ceasefire. Following recent face-to-face talks in Turkey, which resulted in minimal advancements aside from a prisoner exchange deal, tensions remained high.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a virtual meeting with leaders from Britain, France, and Poland to take place before Trump and Putin speak, underscoring the urgency of the situation. Ukrainian defenses intercepted 88 drones, while many of the remaining drones veered off course without causing additional damage.
This latest offensive is a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict, with top Ukrainian officials alleging Russia's continued aggression despite international calls for a diplomatic resolution. Andriy Yermak, a senior adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky, asserted that recent negotiations were merely a façade for Putin's desire to intensify military actions.
While Zelensky attended the Vatican for a private meeting with Pope Leo following the pontiff's inauguration, the situation on the ground in Ukraine remains dire. This drone attack serves as a cruel reminder of the war's persistent volatility, with every development propelling the country further into uncertainty and strife.
The drone strikes occurred just ahead of a planned conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been under pressure to negotiate a ceasefire. Following recent face-to-face talks in Turkey, which resulted in minimal advancements aside from a prisoner exchange deal, tensions remained high.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a virtual meeting with leaders from Britain, France, and Poland to take place before Trump and Putin speak, underscoring the urgency of the situation. Ukrainian defenses intercepted 88 drones, while many of the remaining drones veered off course without causing additional damage.
This latest offensive is a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict, with top Ukrainian officials alleging Russia's continued aggression despite international calls for a diplomatic resolution. Andriy Yermak, a senior adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky, asserted that recent negotiations were merely a façade for Putin's desire to intensify military actions.
While Zelensky attended the Vatican for a private meeting with Pope Leo following the pontiff's inauguration, the situation on the ground in Ukraine remains dire. This drone attack serves as a cruel reminder of the war's persistent volatility, with every development propelling the country further into uncertainty and strife.
