Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Russia launched a massive daytime drone attack on about 20 Ukrainian regions, firing at least 800 drones, killing six people, and injuring dozens, including children, in one of the longest bombardments since the war began four years ago.
- The drone barrage targeted major cities including Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warning that a cruise and ballistic missile attack could follow, as Russia aims to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses.
- The attack prompted Hungary to summon the Russian ambassador, marking a shift in relations, with Hungarian officials condemning the Russian strikes near their border and demanding an end to the war.
- Despite recent military successes by Ukraine, Russia continues relentless attacks, while both former U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin suggested the war might be nearing an end, though no concrete peace progress has been made.
- The conflict's dynamics are shifting as Ukraine gains ground and improves its drone and missile capabilities, disrupting Russian infrastructure, while Russia's spring offensive has stalled with net territorial losses reported for the first time since 2024.