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  • 5/26/2025
Russia's Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine: A Devastating Escalation
Witness the intensity of Russia's latest drone attack on Ukraine, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. This video captures the sheer scale of the assault and its impact on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

Key Footage
- *Drone Swarms*: Witness the massive deployment of Russian drones targeting Ukrainian cities
- *Explosions and Damage*: See the devastating effects of the drone strikes on residential areas and critical infrastructure
- *Ukrainian Defense*: Watch as Ukrainian forces respond to the attack, defending their territory against the relentless onslaught

Analysis and Context
- *Escalation of Conflict*: Understand the implications of this massive drone attack on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict
- *Civilian Impact*: Examine the humanitarian crisis unfolding as a result of the attacks
- *Military Strategy*: Analyze the tactics employed by both sides and the potential consequences for the region

What's Happening
- *Real-Time Updates*: Stay informed with the latest developments on the ground
- *Expert Insights*: Hear from analysts and commentators
Transcript
00:00A Ukrainian official stated on Monday that Russia launched its largest drone attack on
00:08Ukraine overnight as part of an increasing bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes
00:13for a breakthrough in efforts to end the three-year-old war.
00:16The United States carried out significant aerial bombardments for the third consecutive
00:21night.
00:22Donald Trump slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that he had gone crazy by
00:27intensifying his attacks on Ukraine.
00:30The expansion of Russia's air campaign appeared to be another setback U.S.-led peace efforts.
00:35As Putin looks determined to capture more Ukrainian territory and inflict more damage, it follows
00:41Kiev's acceptance in March of an unconditional 30-day ceasefire proposal from the United States,
00:47which Moscow effectively rejected.
00:49This month alone, Russia has broken its record for aerial bombardments of Ukraine three times.
00:55Russia is also still pushing along the roughly 1,000-kilometer, 620-mile front line, where
01:02it has made slow and costly progress and is assembling its forces for a summer offensive, analysts say.
01:09Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, wrote on Telegram on Monday, only a sense of
01:15complete impunity can allow Russia to carry out such attacks and continually escalate their
01:19scale.
01:20There is no significant military logic to this, but there is considerable political meaning.
01:26According to Yurianov, head of the communications department of the Ukrainian Air Force, who described
01:31the Russian bombardment on Sunday night as the largest of the war, it included 355 drones.
01:38The previous night, Russia fired 298 drones and 69 missiles in what Ukrainian officials said
01:45was the largest combined aerial assault of the conflict.
01:48From Friday to Sunday, Russia launched around 900 drones at Ukraine, officials said.
01:55In contrast, Russia's Defense Ministry stated on Monday that its forces shot down 103 Ukrainian
02:02drones that were flying over western and southern Russia, including near Moscow, over the course
02:07of the night.
02:08Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency said 32 flights scheduled to land at three Moscow airports
02:14Sunday and Monday had to divert amid Ukrainian drone attacks.

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