Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, targeting power plants and an oil refinery, with Russia claiming to have intercepted and destroyed 158 drones across 15 regions including Moscow. This attack marks one of the most significant aerial assaults by Ukraine since the full-scale war began. Russian forces continue to advance in eastern Ukraine, capturing towns and pushing towards key logistical hubs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pressing the U.S. for permission to use more powerful Western-supplied weapons to enhance their offensive capabilities. The conflict has seen significant damage on both sides, with civilian casualties and infrastructure damage reported in both Ukraine and Russia. NATO supports Ukraine's right to defend itself, including launching offensives on Russian soil.