Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests

Key Points:

• Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, firing over 400 drones, with most intercepted but some causing damage and injuries, including fires at industrial and oil facilities near the capital.
• The drone assault followed Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, highlighting an ongoing cycle of tit-for-tat attacks that complicate prospects for peace.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faces internal political challenges after a government reshuffle that sparked protests over military leadership changes amid the war.
• Russia has increased its use of ballistic missiles, reportedly exceeding monthly production rates by using stockpiles, as these have a higher success rate than drones and cruise missiles against Ukrainian targets.
• A Russian strike on a cargo vessel near Odesa killed 10 sailors, including Syrians, prompting condemnation from Syria's authorities amid ongoing maritime conflict in the Black Sea.