Russian Drone Attack Sparks Chaos in Kyiv

Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, interrupting a period of relative calm and adding to the darkening mood in the capital. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed all but one of the 75 Iranian-made Shahed drones, with falling debris causing minor injuries and damage. The attack, the largest since Russia's invasion in February 2022, served as a reminder of the ongoing conflict and the fear of further attacks on civilian infrastructure. Despite the recent quiet, the mood in Kyiv has been growing increasingly pessimistic as Ukraine's counteroffensive stalls and international attention shifts elsewhere.