Russia Intensifies Drone and Bomb Strikes as Ukraine Warns of Spring Offensive

Over 1,000 drones and 1,310 bombs have hit Ukraine in the past week, straining defenses and causing significant civilian casualties, while fighting escalates in the Pokrovsk sector.

Russian forces launched 111 drones in a single night, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 65 and electronically jamming 35, but damage was reported in Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Donetsk.
A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv killed two people and injured 35, including five children, targeting a military hospital and residential areas; Ukraine has accused Russia of committing war crimes.
Ground combat has escalated, with 171 clashes reported in the past day, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian forces repelled 73 Russian attacks.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warned of a potential Russian spring offensive and called for increased Western support, including air defense systems and sanctions, to counter the aggression.
In March 2025, Ukraine's air defenses destroyed over 3,000 drones and 36 missiles, reflecting the intensity of Russian aerial assaults across the country.