A Russian attack on Ukraine on Monday resulted in significant damage to civilian buildings and over 100 injuries, as reported by local authorities. In Kyiv, a drone struck the National Academy of Sciences, and another hit a nearby medical clinic. In Dnipro, emergency crews evacuated civilians from a business center hit during the day. Despite the damage, the attack was less severe than previous ones, with Russia deploying 124 drones, fewer than the usual 500 drones and 50 missiles. The attack featured new jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder to intercept, reducing Ukraine’s interception success rate from 90-95% to 57%. Russia is reportedly stockpiling these drones, with plans to increase production. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Russia has used 7,700 jet-powered drones this year. Analysts suggest that Russia is preparing for larger attacks in the autumn and winter, potentially using up to 1,500 drones in a single raid.
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Russia is stockpiling weapons to intensify attacks on Ukraine, analysts say
