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Fragile Ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine War Undermined by Escalating Drone Attacks

Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure continue despite a U.S.-mediated agreement to halt attacks on energy targets.

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In this combination of file photos, President Donald Trump, left, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, are seen at the Elysee Palace, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris, and President Vladimir Putin, right, addresses a Technology Forum in Moscow, Russia, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, left and center, Pavel Bednyakov, right)
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Overview

  • A limited ceasefire focusing on energy infrastructure, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, has been disrupted by ongoing Russian drone attacks.
  • Ukrainian forces repelled 47 Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk sector, which remains the most active frontline area with intense combat reported.
  • Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 75 Russian drones overnight, while 63 additional drones were neutralized through electronic warfare systems.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed skepticism about the ceasefire, warning it could lead to a prolonged frozen conflict if not enforced effectively.
  • International discussions on a European-led peacekeeping force are underway, but the plan faces obstacles, including Russian opposition and limited commitments from other nations.