Russia launches war's largest drone attack after peace talks, Ukraine says
- Early Sunday, Russia conducted its most extensive drone assault since the 2022 invasion, deploying 273 drones targeting Kyiv and eastern regions of Ukraine.
- The strike occurred after Moscow and Kyiv held their first face-to-face negotiations in several years on Friday, which did not result in a ceasefire agreement.
- Ukrainian forces intercepted 88 drones and jammed 128 others, but a 28-year-old woman was killed and three people, including a child, were wounded.
- Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat described the recent drone barrage as the most extensive one recorded since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, highlighting the intensification of the conflict.
- The attack underscores Russia’s intensified military efforts after failed diplomacy and highlights ongoing conflict despite international calls for a ceasefire.
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War Against Ukraine - Military Leadership in Kiev Announces Major Russian Attack with Drones
Ukraine reports a new large-scale attack by Russia with drones. Of the approximately 270 drones nearly 90 were intercepted, the Air Force reported. According to the data, this was one of Russia's most extensive drone attacks since the beginning of the war.
War Against Ukraine: ++ Ukraine Reports Biggest Drone Attack Since the Beginning of the War ++ Liveticker
Federal Chancellor Merz has announced that he wants to talk to Donald Trump again before the US President talks with the Russian President. Meanwhile, Ukraine is reported to have been attacked with a record number of drones. All developments in the live ticker.

Ukraine says Russia launched 'record' drone barrage
Ukraine on Sunday said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various regions, including that of the capital Kyiv, where a woman was killed.
2 killed, 23 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
At least two people were killed and 23 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional officials reported on May 18, as Moscow launched its largest single drone strike since the start of the full-scale invasion.According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia attacked with 273 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type suicide drones. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 88 drones, while another 128 vanished from radars…
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