Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:06pm on 18 May 2025,Sunday International
On May 18, 2025, Russia carried out its largest drone assault on Ukraine since the 2022 invasion, deploying 273 drones and decoys across multiple regions, including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk. A 28-year-old woman was killed near Kyiv, and at least three others, including a child, were injured. Ukrainian forces intercepted 88 drones and jammed 128 decoys. The attack followed failed peace talks in Istanbul, which only resulted in a mutual prisoner exchange agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump plans to speak with both Putin and Zelenskyy, as hopes for a ceasefire remain elusive amid escalating drone warfare. (PC: Reuters)
