Russia and Ukraine Intensify Drone and Missile Strikes

Russia launched a large-scale overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine, causing significant casualties and widespread damage in several regions, including Kharkiv, Sumy, Cherkasy, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted dozens of projectiles, but strikes, such as the deadly attack in Pavlohrad, resulted in multiple civilian deaths and injuries. Russia claims to have destroyed Ukrainian military camps in Sumy, while Ukraine has targeted Russian drone production facilities, reportedly damaging the final assembly line in Tatarstan. Ukrainian forces are deploying advanced fiber-optic-controlled drones that resist Russian jamming and extend operational range. The Ukrainian drone industry is rapidly innovating, producing millions of combat drones with constant input from front-line troops. International attention remains high, with U.S. leaders commenting on the conflict and renewed calls for peace negotiations.