The attack primarily targeted the Kyiv region, resulting in one fatality and injuries to several others, including a child.
**Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack Amid Putin-Trump Talks, Kyiv Reports**
**Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack Amid Putin-Trump Talks, Kyiv Reports**
Ukraine claims that Russia has executed its most extensive drone assault since the beginning of the war, coinciding with an impending call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine's air force reported that Russia deployed 273 drones on Sunday morning, targeting several regions. The strike follows recent diplomatic talks in Turkey and raises concerns over Russia's intentions as peace efforts progress.
Ukraine reported that Russian forces launched the largest drone attack since the beginning of the invasion, with 273 drones aimed at several regions, particularly central Kyiv. This escalation left one woman dead and at least three others injured, including a four-year-old child, marking a stark continuation of violence ahead of a scheduled call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The assault came just days after the two countries held face-to-face negotiations in Turkey, where a new prisoner swap was agreed upon, but little progress was made toward a ceasefire. Ukraine's air force confirmed that, of the drones launched by Russia, 88 were intercepted, while another 128 drifted off course without causing damage. This event marked Russia's largest drone deployment since an attack on the anniversary of its full-scale invasion in February, which saw 267 drones.
In contrast, Russia's military reported intercepting 25 Ukrainian drones during the same timeframe. Amidst rising tensions, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz mentioned that he would discuss the situation with UK, French, and Polish leaders in a virtual meeting with Trump before his conversation with Putin.
Recent reports from Ukraine's intelligence agency suggested that Russia might be planning a "training and combat" launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile as an intimidation tactic, although Moscow has not verified these claims. Ukrainian officials maintain that the escalation demonstrates Russia's ongoing commitment to warfare, despite international calls for a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed openness to a ceasefire proposal in discussions with Trump, but Russia insists that any discussions must address issues like Ukraine's military capability and NATO ambitions, demands that Ukraine is unwilling to meet. Presently, Russia controls approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory, including the Crimea peninsula, which it annexed in 2014.
Zelensky was also in the Vatican on Sunday for a private meeting with Pope Leo, emphasizing the pressing need for sanctions against Russia and strategies for achieving peace.
Ukraine reported that Russian forces launched the largest drone attack since the beginning of the invasion, with 273 drones aimed at several regions, particularly central Kyiv. This escalation left one woman dead and at least three others injured, including a four-year-old child, marking a stark continuation of violence ahead of a scheduled call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The assault came just days after the two countries held face-to-face negotiations in Turkey, where a new prisoner swap was agreed upon, but little progress was made toward a ceasefire. Ukraine's air force confirmed that, of the drones launched by Russia, 88 were intercepted, while another 128 drifted off course without causing damage. This event marked Russia's largest drone deployment since an attack on the anniversary of its full-scale invasion in February, which saw 267 drones.
In contrast, Russia's military reported intercepting 25 Ukrainian drones during the same timeframe. Amidst rising tensions, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz mentioned that he would discuss the situation with UK, French, and Polish leaders in a virtual meeting with Trump before his conversation with Putin.
Recent reports from Ukraine's intelligence agency suggested that Russia might be planning a "training and combat" launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile as an intimidation tactic, although Moscow has not verified these claims. Ukrainian officials maintain that the escalation demonstrates Russia's ongoing commitment to warfare, despite international calls for a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed openness to a ceasefire proposal in discussions with Trump, but Russia insists that any discussions must address issues like Ukraine's military capability and NATO ambitions, demands that Ukraine is unwilling to meet. Presently, Russia controls approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory, including the Crimea peninsula, which it annexed in 2014.
Zelensky was also in the Vatican on Sunday for a private meeting with Pope Leo, emphasizing the pressing need for sanctions against Russia and strategies for achieving peace.
