Intensified Russian Drone Attacks Target Kyiv Amid Ongoing Conflict
As the war in Ukraine approaches the 1,000-day mark, Kyiv remains under significant pressure from an ongoing series of Russian drone attacks. Over an 8-hour period, waves of drones have been launched, with more than 30 enemy UAVs shot down in the capital and its suburbs. Reports indicate that the attacks have resulted in substantial damage, including to residential buildings, a Jewish school, and other infrastructure, as well as causing fires in several districts. Ukrainian air defenses have been active, successfully neutralizing numerous drones, but the frequency and intensity of the strikes have prompted urgent safety measures among civilians. This represents a troubling escalation in tactics, with some drones reportedly targeting civilian areas directly, leading to injuries and heightened fears among the populace. The Ukrainian government calls for strengthened international sanctions against Russia as it continues to confront this aerial onslaught.
The Associated Press, CNN, ABC News, The New York Times, The Guardian, Kyiv Independent, BBC.com, Euronews, Ukrainska Pravda, Kyiv Post