Ukraine's Drone Strikes: A Bold Message to Its People

Ukraine has been increasing its drone attacks on Russia as a way to demonstrate to its own people that it can still strike back, especially as the counteroffensive against Russian troops has been slow. The recent drone strikes near Moscow have temporarily shut down airports and a missile was intercepted near the capital, marking one of the largest known aerial assaults on Russian-held territory. While the attacks have not caused significant damage to Russia's military, they serve to boost morale among Ukrainians and troops. The strikes have also fueled anti-Ukraine sentiment in Russian border regions and may have contributed to doubts about President Putin's strength among wealthy elites.