Defense

Russia’s Relentless Missile and Drone Barrage Exposes Global Security Failures

By National Security Desk | January 13, 2026

Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure with 25 missiles and nearly 300 drones, underscoring glaring gaps in Western deterrence and the urgent need to prioritize America’s national security.

In a chilling display of aggression, Russia unleashed a sustained assault overnight against Ukraine, firing 25 missiles—including deadly Iskander M ballistic missiles—and deploying close to 300 attack drones targeting the nation’s vital energy infrastructure. Though Ukrainian defenses neutralized most of the ordnance, several dozen projectiles struck key locations, plunging regions into blackout amid a brutal freeze. Four civilians lost their lives in Kharkiv alone. Why Does This Matter to America? This latest salvo is more than just another headline in a distant conflict—it signals an urgent wake-up call for our own homeland security. The Kremlin’s brazen use of advanced missiles...

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