Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack on Ukraine as Fighting Intensifies

Ukraine faces unprecedented drone strikes, civilian casualties, and escalating military confrontations, while international allies pledge continued support.

Russia conducted its largest drone strike on Ukraine overnight, deploying 188 drones and four ballistic missiles, causing significant damage to infrastructure in Ternopil and leaving much of the region without power or heat.
Ukrainian forces used U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike Russian military targets in the Kursk region, marking a rare admission by Moscow of successful Ukrainian attacks on its territory.
At least two civilians were killed in Sumy following Russian shelling, while reports of casualties and destruction continue in other regions, including Odessa and Charkiv.
NATO and G7 nations reaffirmed support for Ukraine, condemning Russia's actions and discussing measures to counter new Russian missile threats, including the experimental Oreschnik missile.
Germany announced an additional €65 million to aid Ukraine's energy infrastructure repairs, as the country struggles to recover from widespread power outages caused by the attacks.