Ukraine Launches Major Drone Assault on Russian Air Bases

In one of the most extensive drone attacks of the ongoing war, Ukraine launched coordinated strikes on multiple Russian air bases, resulting in extensive damage. Meanwhile, a subsequent Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian military training base resulted in fatalities, underscoring the ongoing hostilities even as cease-fire negotiations were imminent.

Ukraine mounted a bold offensive against Russian air bases yesterday in one of its most significant strikes since the start of the conflict, deploying drones in a coordinated effort that spanned from eastern Siberia to the western borders. Reports indicate extensive damage, with several aircraft ablaze at the targeted sites.

The assault came on the heels of a Russian missile hitting a military training base in Ukraine, tragically claiming at least 12 Ukrainian soldiers’ lives. This missile strike occurred just hours after Russian forces executed what Ukrainian officials labeled their most considerable overnight air assault of the war.

Details emerging from Ukrainian sources reveal that drones were covertly transported into Russia using trucks and subsequently launched from these vehicles, leading to substantial damage to several Russian aircraft. A Russian blogger reacted to the drone attacks, describing the incident as a "black day for Russian long-range aviation."

Despite the intensified clashes, representatives from both Ukraine and Russia were set to gather in Istanbul today to discuss potential cease-fire terms. Previous talks had seen both sides agree to exchange their terms for peace, yet Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of delaying progress in the negotiations. The battlefield drama continues as both nations grapple with the ongoing war dynamics.