Russia launches major air assault on Ukraine with new Shahed drone tactics

Russia launched a prolonged combined air assault against Ukraine on Wednesday using new Shahed drone tactics, according to Ukrainian military intelligence and the Air Force.

The operation marks a shift in Russian drone deployment strategy, suggesting adaptation to Ukrainian air defenses. Officials did not specify the scale of casualties or damage from the attack.

The assault continues the pattern of Russian strikes targeting civilian and military infrastructure across Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense forces have increasingly faced evolving attack patterns as Russia develops countermeasures to existing defensive systems.