Russian Drone Attacks Escalate in Ukraine, Killing Four in Dnipro
Ukrainian forces counter with airstrikes on Russian infrastructure as heavy fighting continues along key frontlines.
- A massive Russian drone strike on Dnipro killed four people, injured 19, and caused extensive fires in residential and commercial areas.
- Ukrainian Air Force struck the Pogar border checkpoint in Russia’s Bryansk region, destroying military infrastructure used for drone launches.
- Ukrainian forces reported shooting down 89 of 163 Russian drones launched overnight, with an additional 51 drones failing due to technical issues.
- Heavy fighting persists in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian forces repelled 72 Russian assaults in a single day.
- Diplomatic tensions rise as Ukraine rejects Vladimir Putin's proposal for a transitional administration, emphasizing its sovereignty and legitimate government.