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Russian and Ukrainian Drone Strikes Escalate Alongside Ceasefire Discussions

Both nations report heavy aerial attacks targeting infrastructure and residential areas as ceasefire negotiations remain uncertain.

A man walks on debris at the site of residential buildings hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kherson on March 15.
A Ukrainian made RAM ІІ precision-guided loitering munition (UAV) takes off, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine February 15, 2025. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo
KHERSON, UKRAINE - MARCH 14: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'KHERSON REGIONAL MILITARY ADMINISTRATION OF UKRAINE / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS---- ) Smoke and flames rise from a car after Russian airstrike on Kherson, Ukraine on March 14, 2025. In the afternoon, Russia dropped a guided aerial bomb on the central part of the city. A medical institution, social infrastructure facilities and shops were damaged as a result of the attack. It was reported that one civilian was injured as a result of the attack. (Photo by Kherson Regional Military Administration / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Russia launched 178 drones and two ballistic missiles across Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces shooting down 130 and losing track of 38 others.
  • Ukraine targeted Russian territories with over 120 drones, reportedly striking regions including Volgograd, Belgorod, and Kursk, with some debris causing fires near critical facilities.
  • Residential areas in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson suffered extensive damage, with casualties reported, including two deaths and multiple injuries in Kherson.
  • Energy infrastructure in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions was severely damaged, leaving some residents without electricity, while emergency teams work to restore power.
  • Ceasefire talks between Russia and the U.S. envoy continue, but Ukrainian officials express skepticism over Moscow's commitment as military tensions persist.