Russia's Increasing Use of Drones and Missiles in Ukraine Conflict.

Russia has launched a new series of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine, likely as part of a new air campaign aimed at degrading Ukrainian abilities to conduct counteroffensive operations. The strikes are focused on Kyiv and alleged Ukrainian military-industrial and logistics facilities in deep rear areas. Ukrainian forces continue to counterattack around Bakhmut, with the goal of destroying Russian concentration areas and encircling the city. The Russian Defence Ministry denies reports of Ukrainian successes and claims to have repelled all attacks.