The conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated with Ukraine targeting the Engels military airfield in Russia, while Russia intensified drone strikes in eastern Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties. Overnight bombardments in Sumy and Kharkiv killed two people and injured several others. In response to these hostilities, U.S. President Donald Trump urged for a ceasefire after years of fighting. The Engels strike represents a significant development as it targets the base hosting Russia's strategic bombers, marking it as one of the largest such assaults since the war's inception in 2022.
Ukrainian Air Force reports that the recent Russian attacks involved 171 drones, out of which 75 were shot down, highlighting the intense aerial combat ongoing between Ukraine and Russia.
Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari stated that the strike on Engels airbase is significant as it houses Russia's strategic bomber fleet and is described as the largest attack in this area since the war began.
The regional governor of Kropyvnytskyi, Andriy Raikovych, characterized the drone attack on the town as massive, leading to injuries and damage to peaceful residential buildings.
Despite ongoing bombardments and drone strikes, there are pushes for a ceasefire from U.S. President Donald Trump, reflecting the ongoing complexities of negotiations amidst the conflict.
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