Russia Downs 254 Ukrainian Drones, Escalating Aerial Conflict

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russian air defense forces neutralized 254 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over various Russian territories, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Smolensk, and Kaluga, during the past night. This information was released by the Russian Ministry of Defense, citing data published by the Mehr News Agency and quoted by RIA Novosti.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has entered a new phase, with both Kyiv and Moscow escalating their drone and missile attacks against each other. The sustained hostilities are casting a shadow over President Donald Trump’s earlier claims of being able to end the war within 24 hours. The continued fighting into the second year of Trump’s presidency has significantly undermined his public image and cast doubt on his assertions.