Russian Drone Barrage Kills Six in Ukraine Amid Trump's China Visit
A massive daytime Russian drone attack on Ukraine killed at least six people and injured dozens, marking a strategic shift from Moscow's typical nighttime bombardments. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that over 800 drones were launched since midnight, targeting western and southern regions including Rivne, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Odesa. Zelenskyy accused Russia of deliberately timing the assault to coincide with US President Donald Trump's visit to China, aiming to disrupt diplomatic efforts and draw global attention to the conflict at the expense of Ukrainian lives. While air defense systems operated in Kyiv, residents sought shelter in metro stations as sirens blared. The attack damaged civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. Concurrently, Ukrainian strikes in Russia's border Bryansk region reportedly killed two individuals. Zelenskyy urged Trump to discuss ending the war during his meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, emphasizing constant contact with American partners. This event highlights escalating tensions and the geopolitical maneuvering surrounding the ongoing four-year conflict, with Russia seeking to influence the political atmosphere through intensified aerial warfare during critical international diplomatic engagements.
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