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Russian Drone Strikes Escalate in Ukraine as Ceasefire Agreement Faces Strain

Large-scale attacks injure civilians and damage infrastructure, while both nations accuse each other of violating a tentative truce on energy targets.

Municipal workers clean up after Russian drones hit shops during the night attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Shtekel)
Municipal workers clean up after Russian drones hit shops during the night attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Shtekel)
Municipal workers clean up after Russian drones hit shops during the night attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Shtekel)

Overview

  • Russia launched over 200 drones in attacks on Ukrainian regions, with Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Kropyvnytskyi among the hardest hit, causing injuries and significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
  • In Odesa, drone strikes injured three people, including minors, and caused fires in a shopping mall and residential buildings, leading to power outages in several districts.
  • Ukraine's air force intercepted 114 of the 214 drones launched by Russia, while another 81 were redirected using electronic warfare measures.
  • Russia accused Ukraine of blowing up a gas facility in the Kursk region, a claim Kyiv denied, as both sides continued to trade blame for violating the ceasefire agreement.
  • Diplomatic talks are scheduled in Saudi Arabia next week, with U.S. officials mediating separate discussions with Russia and Ukraine to address the ongoing conflict.