Ukraine launches large-scale drone strikes on Russia
Ukraine has initiated significant drone strikes against Russia amid stalled peace negotiations. This marks one of the largest drone offensives since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion. The strikes aim to diminish Russia's military capabilities.
- ▪Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone strikes against Russia since the invasion began.
- ▪The drone strikes come as peace talks between the two nations have stalled.
- ▪The objective of the strikes is to weaken Russia's war machine.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 04:47:12 -0400 |
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World Ukraine launches large-scale drone strikes on Russia May 18, 20264:47 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Joanna Kakissis , A Martínez Ukraine launches large-scale drone strikes on Russia Audio will be available later today. As peace talks stall, Ukraine launches one of the biggest drone strikes against Russia since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in an attempt to weaken Russia's war machine. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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