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One of the largest flying strikes since the conflict started more than three years ago, Russia claimed on Wednesday that it had intercepted 159 Ukrainian drones over a 12-hour time, targeting various regions, including Moscow. Ukraine launched the drones between 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 a.m. on Wednesday ( Moscow time ), mostly targeting the Russian-owned regions that border Ukraine, according to a statement from the defense ministry. The government claimed all uavs were safely neutralized, but it did not provide specific information about casualties or destruction. Apparently, videos that were seen on Russian social media included emergency sirens and flashes in many cities.
Drone strike follows Trump-Putin’s call
The drone attack comes just two weeks after a high-level contact between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump failed to lead to a resolution regarding a potential peace. As fighting drags on, the US and Western friends have been urging Moscow to accept a peace. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, claimed the Kremlin was holding back on peace deals. Russia doesn’t care about tranquility, they say. In a late-night solve on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said,” They are buying time to regroup and deepen their offensive.”
US is awaiting the plan for a ceasefire with Russia.
However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that a Moscow-specific formal proposal with a cease-fire plan is anticipated in the coming days. At a press conference in Washington, Rubio said,” This will demonstrate how critical Russia is about ending the conflict.” Kyiv did not respond to the helicopter claims made by Russia right away. Ukraine has become increasingly dependent on satellite war as a low-cost, high-impact technique, particularly in cross-border areas. In recent months, drone and missile strikes have increased in the fight, with both parties using more autonomous systems in the midst of combat. The region is still uncomfortable, and the possibility of de-escalation seems remote because diplomatic efforts have repeatedly broken down roadblocks.
