Ukraine Endures Escalating Drone and Missile Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Russian forces intensify aerial assaults across multiple regions in Ukraine, causing casualties and damage, while ceasefire negotiations with U.S. mediation face uncertainty.

Russian drone and missile attacks targeted civilian and energy infrastructure in Kherson, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv regions, leaving multiple casualties and significant property damage.
In Chernihiv, a drone strike partially destroyed a five-story apartment building, injuring one person and displacing residents, while emergency responders evacuated pets and provided psychological support to 48 people.
Ukraine's air defense intercepted 47 Russian drones overnight, while 33 others veered off course; however, several strikes still caused fires and destruction in targeted areas.
The past week saw over 1,020 Russian drones and nearly 1,360 glide bombs launched against Ukraine, with air defense forces destroying 858 aerial targets, including reconnaissance UAVs and ballistic missiles.
While Ukrainian and Russian officials discuss a potential 30-day ceasefire, heavy aerial exchanges and continued military operations on both sides cast doubt on the prospects of an agreement.