Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine as Kyiv pushes US for air defense aid

Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine overnight, deploying 741 drones and 13 missiles, according to President Zelenskyy. Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down most of the drones and several missiles, with impacts recorded across multiple regions. Zelenskyy described the incident as the biggest single‑day aerial attack so far, criticizing Moscow for rejecting peace efforts. Poland raised its air‑defense alert during the strikes, as reported by ABC News. Meanwhile, the U.S. has temporarily frozen some planned air‑defense aid to Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to push for renewed talks on critical military support.