"Escalation and Impact: Russia Intensifies Airstrikes as Border Cities Face Ukrainian Counterattacks"

Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched 28 drones and three cruise missiles at Ukraine, primarily targeting the south and east regions. Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 21 of the drones, but the status of the cruise missiles was not disclosed. The attacks resulted in 12 injuries in Dnipro city and damage to several buildings. Ukrainian forces are actively working to replenish their air defense missiles to continue repelling attacks, following significant Russian missile and drone deployment at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024.