Russia Launches Massive Drone Strike on Ukraine; Slovakia Briefly Closes Border
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, firing over 800 drones in one of the largest attacks since the war began. The strikes penetrated deep into Ukrainian territory, affecting approximately 20 regions and resulting in at least six deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the primary objective was to overwhelm Ukraine's air defense systems, noting that drones flew close to the Belarusian border to bypass detection. The city of Uzhhorod, near the Slovak border, experienced its worst attacks since the conflict started, prompting Slovakia to temporarily close its border crossings for about two hours. Zelenskyy warned of potential follow-up missile strikes and linked the timing of the attack to US President Donald Trump's visit to China, urging Beijing to stop supporting Russia's war effort. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy attended a summit of nine Eastern European NATO members in Bucharest, where leaders called for enhanced air defense capabilities and stricter sanctions against Moscow to force peace negotiations.
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