Russia’s defense ministry says it hit a drone-manufacturing facility in Kyiv, along with a surveillance center and a US-supplied Patriot air defense system. The strikes are part of Moscow’s ongoing campaign targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another headline about the war—it’s a glimpse into Russia’s strategy of crippling Ukraine’s ability to fight back. Drones have become a key tool for Kyiv, so hitting production sites weakens their tactical edge. The mention of a Patriot system being targeted also raises questions about how effective Western-supplied defenses really are under heavy fire. For readers, it’s a sobering reminder that this war is still very much a grinding battle of attrition.

Ukraine says Russia launched a major missile attack on Kiev, marking a sharp escalation in strikes on the capital. This comes after Russia claimed to have shot down over 1,200 Ukrainian drones in just three days—a sign both sides are ramping up aerial assaults, though with very different targets.

Editor’s Note: The back-and-forth strikes highlight how the war is increasingly being fought in the skies, with drones and missiles reshaping frontline dynamics. For civilians in Kiev, it’s another grim reminder that nowhere is truly safe, even far from the frontlines. Meanwhile, the sheer scale of drone interceptions (if accurate) suggests Ukraine’s drone campaign is relentless—but so is Russia’s air defense.