In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia has launched its largest aerial assault on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, marking the biggest air attack of the war to date. The attack involved a record number of drones and missiles, reportedly in excess of 500, and occurred just hours after a phone call between Russian President Putin and former US President Trump. As a result of the onslaught, casualties have arisen, including the tragic death of a Ukrainian F-16 pilot. Ukrainian officials accused Russia of using this strike to mock Trump’s peace efforts, emphasizing a growing pessimism about any potential ceasefire. Meanwhile, RAF continues to bolster its air defenses with reports indicating that Ukraine has managed to intercept a significant number of incoming threats. The international community is now calling for heightened pressure on Russia amidst fears of escalating violence.