Russia Escalates Air and Ground Strikes as Ukraine Warns of Spring Offensive

Massive drone and bomb attacks devastate Kharkiv, killing two and injuring 35, while Ukrainian forces repel intensified Russian assaults across multiple regions.

Russian forces launched over 1,000 drones and 1,310 guided bombs at Ukraine in the past week, with 111 drones and 153 glide bombs deployed in a single day on March 29.
A drone strike in Kharkiv killed two people and injured 35, including five children, targeting a military hospital, residential buildings, and a shopping center.
Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 65 drones and electronically disabled 35 others during the overnight attack, mitigating further damage.
Ukrainian forces engaged in 223 combat clashes on March 29, successfully repelling numerous Russian attacks in regions such as Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
President Zelenskyy warned of a potential large-scale Russian spring offensive aimed at gaining leverage in ongoing U.S.-mediated ceasefire negotiations.