Drone Warfare Escalates in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine saw a dramatic escalation in drone warfare over the weekend. Moscow launched 145 drones targeting Ukrainian regions, while Ukrainian forces directed 34 drones toward Russian territory. These intense operations highlight the ongoing volatility and humanitarian impact of the conflict, which began in February 2022.

In a startling escalation of drone warfare, Russia and Ukraine were locked in intense aerial assaults over the weekend. According to CNN, Russia launched an unprecedented 145 drones in a single night, targeting Ukrainian territories.

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that 34 Ukrainian drones made their way toward Moscow, all reportedly intercepted by air defenses early Sunday. Moscow's governor, Andrey Vorobyov, specified the regions of Ramenskoye, Kolomna, and Domodedovo as the sites of these interceptions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy decried these actions as terror attacks, calling for decisive international responses. The conflict, which has seen airstrikes become a near-daily occurrence, has claimed thousands of civilian lives since February 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)