Pakistan, June 9 -- KYIV - Russia launched nearly 500 drones in the largest overnight drone assault of the war, Ukraine's air force reported on Monday. The barrage, which included 20 additional missiles, mostly targeted Ukraine's central and western regions. This attack comes as Russia ramps up its summer offensive and peace talks continue without major breakthroughs.
Ukrainian air defenses responded by shooting down 277 drones and 19 missiles, according to officials. Only 10 drones or missiles reportedly hit their targets, causing minimal damage and injuring one person. The claims, however, could not be independently verified. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the frontline situation remains "very difficult," especially in the ...