Overview

• A massive Russian drone attack killed seven people across Ukraine, including three in Kyiv, where a five-year-old child was among the victims.
• Ukraine reported intercepting 97 of the 147 drones launched by Russia, while 25 drones failed to reach their targets due to countermeasures.
• The attacks occurred despite a limited ceasefire agreement reached last week, which remains disputed over its scope and implementation.
• Ukrainian civilians expressed skepticism about the upcoming U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, citing continued violence and mistrust of Russia.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger international pressure on Russia and additional air defense systems to counter ongoing strikes.