Russia has reported that Ukraine launched more than 280 drone attacks overnight, describing it as one of the largest assaults since the war began. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, a total of 283 drones were shot down. Regional officials said about 90 drones were intercepted over the southern Rostov region, while Moscow’s mayor confirmed that 27 drones targeting the capital were neutralized. In the Saratov region, several houses were damaged and at least two people were injured, local authorities said.

The report noted that since 2022, Ukraine has been striking targets inside Russia in response to continuous Russian attacks, claiming its operations focus on military and energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian and U.S. representatives will meet in the United States on Saturday to revive momentum toward ending the war.

Zelensky added that Ukraine seeks a clearer understanding from Washington regarding the next stage of trilateral talks involving Russia, which had been delayed due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.