Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow

Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone attack on Russia, targeting Moscow with over 1,000 drones, marking the largest assault on the Russian capital to date. The attack coincided with the final day of Russia’s parliamentary elections, which are expected to reinforce President Vladimir Putin’s control. Moscow’s mayor reported damage to an oil refinery and a residential building, with two fatalities and 20 injuries in the wider region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the attack aimed to disrupt Russia’s war efforts by targeting key economic facilities. Meanwhile, Ukraine continued to defend against Russian strikes, including a deadly attack on a monastery in the Kherson region. The U.S. has approved a significant sale of air defense equipment to Ukraine, and new sanctions against Russia have been signed by President Trump. The elections also took place in regions annexed by Russia, which Ukraine deems illegal. Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted 1,110 drones, with 450 destroyed en route to Moscow. QUESTION: How might the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia influence global political dynamics and international relations in the coming years?