Russia, Ukraine and drones
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Russia has launched a fresh barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine, killing at least six people.Vladimir Putin’s forces launched 597 drones and 26 missiles targeting the west of the country on Saturday,
Between January and June, the number of Russian drone and missile attacks exceeded 23,000, a roughly 605% increase compared to the same period last year.
At least one person has been killed after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its invasion, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, just hours after US President Donald Trump pledged more military support for Kyiv and accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of throwing “bullsh*t” over peace talks.
Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said.
Russia launched its largest drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of him, as he has stepped up aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Trump and Putin speak on call following U.S. pause of weapons shipments to Ukraine. Russia continues escalating attacks on Ukrainian cities.