Ukraine Intensifies Drone Warfare as Russian Forces Advance

Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian military sites while Russia launches new assaults in eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian special forces launched 35 drones targeting a missile storage facility in Tver, Russia, marking an escalation in the drone warfare between the two nations.
Russia responded with a barrage of drones and missiles aimed at Kyiv, highlighting the ongoing aerial conflict alongside traditional ground battles.
Ukrainian forces are struggling to hold back Russian advances in key eastern cities like Kupyansk and Toretsk, where Russian troops have made significant inroads.
The Ukrainian military employs a point-based reward system for drone squads, incentivizing the destruction of Russian personnel and equipment by offering new drones.
Despite international support, Ukraine faces challenges as Western allies limit the use of long-range weapons, and Russia gains assistance from North Korean troops.