Russia Unleashes One of Its Largest Drone Barrages of the Ukraine War
nytimes.comPublished: 5/18/2025
Summary
Russia launched a devastating airstrike on Sunday using its largest-scale drones in Ukraine, a brazen display of force ahead of President Trump's expected meeting with Putin, as Trump seeks to pressure Russia into accepting a ceasefire deal. The attack, estimated to have damaged 273 drones and decoys, caused significant casualties, including a woman and others. Meanwhile, Trump is pushing for negotiations amid a tense standoff with Putin, who has refused to agree to any temporary truce, insisting on conditions that Trump finds unacceptable.