Kyiv accused of drone attack on Russia amid ongoing strikes

Early Sunday, Russian officials accused Ukraine of launching a significant drone attack across several regions in Russia, targeting key infrastructure such as power and refinery plants in Moscow and Tver. Reports indicate that Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 158 drones, with some debris causing a fire at an oil refinery in Moscow, although operations were not disrupted. Additionally, attempts to strike a coal-fired power plant in Kashira were thwarted without injuries or damage. In retaliation, Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv region resulted in over 40 injuries, including five children. Shelling in the Sumy area led to one fatality and four injuries, while further attacks in Kurakhove resulted in three deaths and nine injuries. These incidents highlight the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in the region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for advanced Western missiles to enhance Ukraine's ability to strike deeper into Russian territory. This comes amid reports of increased Ukrainian military activity in the Kursk region, where Ukraine has been on the offensive for nearly a month, despite Russian advances in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Donetsk. The situation remains tense as Kyiv urges Washington to lift restrictions on the use of allied-supplied weapons for deeper strikes. The conflict continues to escalate, with both sides suffering casualties and infrastructure damage, raising concerns about the broader implications for regional stability and international relations.