Russia Launches Largest Air Assault on Ukraine

Russia has launched its largest air assault on Ukraine since the start of the war, firing over 200 missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people, and targeting critical infrastructure such as power grids and water plants. Ukraine's defense, bolstered by newly acquired F-16 jets, managed to shoot down a significant number of these projectiles. NATO countries have condemned the strikes and pledged to intensify military aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are making strategic incursions into Russia’s Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Russian military operations. These actions have provoked further missile attacks, including on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's home city of Kryvyi Rih. The conflict continues to escalate, with severe humanitarian and infrastructural impacts on both sides.