"Ukraine's Drone Attacks Escalate Tensions with Russia Ahead of Putin's Re-election"

Ukraine fired missiles at Russia's border region, killing two and wounding 12, as Russian forces claim to have killed Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed military vehicles. The attacks coincide with Russia's presidential election, where Putin seeks to maintain power amid a crackdown on dissent. Analysts criticize the election as controlled by the Kremlin, while NATO warns of Ukraine's diminishing resources and Russia's expanding weapons production. The conflict is expected to intensify as Russia gains battlefield initiative and secures ammunition from Iran and North Korea.