Russia launches war's largest drone attack after peace talks, Ukraine says
- Overnight, Russia carried out its most extensive drone offensive against Ukraine since the start of the 2022 full-scale invasion, focusing attacks on the Kyiv region.
- The attack followed the first direct peace talks in three years held on Friday in Istanbul that failed to secure a ceasefire.
- The barrage involved 273 exploding drones and decoys, with 88 intercepted and about 128 likely jammed, hitting residential areas and causing casualties.
- A 28-year-old woman lost her life and three others, among them a young child aged four, sustained injuries in the Kyiv region, as confirmed by Governor Mykola Kalashnyk.
- The escalation highlights increased Russian hostilities after stalled diplomacy, while Ukraine and allies continue urging a 30-day ceasefire amid ongoing negotiations.
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