"Russia's Drone Attacks Target Ukraine's Infrastructure, Prompting Response"

Ukrainian military reports that Russia has launched a series of drone attacks on the Kyiv, Poltava, and Cherkasy regions, with 15 out of 20 Iranian-made Shahed drones being shot down. The attacks come after a period of respite and are seen as an escalation in Russia's assaults on the Ukrainian capital. While there were no initial reports of critical damage or casualties, Ukrainian officials warn that Russia is expected to intensify its attacks on civilian infrastructure during the winter months. President Zelenskyy has announced plans to bolster Ukraine's air defenses in response.