Defense & Security

Russian Drone Attacks Continue Unabated, Killing Civilians and Escalating Conflict

By National Security Desk | June 20, 2025

Russia’s relentless drone assault on Ukraine, including a deadly strike in Odesa, underlines Moscow’s disregard for civilian life and continues to escalate tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Last night, Russian forces launched a staggering 86 drones against Ukrainian territory, a brazen display of military aggression that resulted in the death of at least one civilian in the port city of Odesa. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 70 of these drones were intercepted and destroyed by Ukraine's air defense systems; however, the remaining dozen penetrated defenses with devastating consequences.The Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office reported that at least ten drones targeted Odesa specifically, striking multiple civilian infrastructures. The attack ignited a fire in a four-story residential building and wounded thirteen people, highlighting Russia’s continued willingness to hit non-military targets.Elsewhere...

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