In one of its most significant aerial offensives since the onset of the conflict, Russia executed a record drone attack against Ukraine, deploying 273 drones. This escalation comes just ahead of a potential call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Reports indicate that casualties have already resulted from strikes in Kyiv, where air raid warnings have persisted for hours. The attack marks a troubling intensification in the ongoing hostilities, particularly following recent peace talks that had briefly lifted hopes for negotiation.