Russia Intensifies Massive Drone Attacks on Ukraine Amid Trump-Xi Summit

Russia launched its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks—over 1,500 drones and 800 drones in separate 24-hour barrages—striking Kyiv and major cities with at least six killed. Ukraine's Zelensky accused Russia of timing the attacks deliberately to coincide with Trump's arrival in Beijing, signaling Moscow's intent to disrupt peace discussions.

Sources

• Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace South China Morning Post · China
• 800 drones in 24 hours? Russia launches massive daytime barrage on Ukraine France 24 · France
• A massive overnight barrage on Kyiv splits a residential building in two France 24 · France

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