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Russian Drone and Missile Attacks Kill Six in Ukraine as Zelensky Proposes Ceasefire Talks

Facing mounting Western pressure, Kyiv has strengthened its air defenses against an escalating Russian drone and missile campaign.

Tirs de défense antiaérienne lors d'une attaque russe sur Kiev, la capitale ukrainienne, le 18 juillet 2025
Des nouvelles frappes russes ont frappé plusieurs régions en Ukraine, notamment près de Donetsk, dans l’Est du pays.
Des drones intercepteurs ukrainiens Besomar 3210 dans l'ouest du pays. 
Des militaires ukrainiens, en mai 2025, dans la région de Donetsk.

Overview

  • Russian air and drone assaults over the weekend left at least six civilians dead and damaged key infrastructure across eastern and southern Ukraine.
  • In Odessa, a massive Shahed drone strike killed one person, damaged residential buildings and sparked fires despite Ukrainian air defenses.
  • Ukraine’s Air Force reported downing 208 of 344 incoming Iranian-made drones and intercepting 35 missiles overnight.
  • Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have intercepted 87 Ukrainian UAVs over Bryansk and Moscow regions.
  • President Zelensky invited Russia to new ceasefire talks next week after two stalled rounds in Istanbul as the EU imposed fresh oil sanctions and President Trump enforced a 50-day peace ultimatum.