Russia Unleashes Record 1,500-Drone Barrage on Ukraine, Strikes Near NATO Border Russia launched its largest aerial assault of the war against Ukraine, firing over 1,500 drones in a massive two-day attack that struck civilian infrastructure across multiple cities, including the capital Kyiv and regions bordering NATO member Hungary [149493][149567][148253]. The barrage, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as the biggest since the war began, killed at least one person and injured 16 others in Kyiv alone [148988]. In one incident, a drone strike split a residential building in two, trapping residents under rubble [148988]. For the first time, Russian drones also hit Ukraine’s Zakarpattia Oblast, which borders Hungary, raising fresh concerns about the conflict spreading into NATO territory [148253]. Ukrainian military officials said Moscow timed the attack to coincide with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing, intending to send a message to the new U.S. administration [149493]. Ukrainian forces shot down most of the drones, but many hit civilian targets [149493][148988]. In response to the relentless aerial campaign, Ukraine is rapidly expanding its use of solar energy, as Russian strikes increasingly target nuclear facilities and the power grid [134026]. “Solar panels are small, distributed, and harder for missiles to destroy,” the new strategy emphasizes, turning renewable power into a tool for wartime survival [134026]. Meanwhile, Baltic allies stepped up practical support. Lithuania signed an agreement with Ukraine to jointly produce military drones, including long-range strike, naval, and interceptor models, and will transfer technology between companies [149495]. Latvia will host Ukrainian air defense specialists to bring combat experience to its operations [149495]. Denmark also announced a €33 million investment in a joint combat training project in Ukraine, focusing on medical care, mine clearance, and small-unit operations to improve soldier survival rates [85441]. Separately, Ukraine and the United States are preparing a landmark “drone deal” to manufacture and export unmanned aircraft worldwide [147574]. Russia unleashes largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine Lithuania, Latvia Sign Ukraine Drone, Defense Deals Russia launched 1,500 drones to coincide with Trump’s Beijing trip, Ukrainian colonel says Russia drone attack splits Kyiv building in two, killing one Denmark's New Ukraine Aid: Buying Survival, Not Just Weapons Russia hits Ukraine’s Hungary border region with drones in massive attack Ukraine, US Plan 'Drone Deal' to Build and Sell Drones Worldwide Ukraine turns to solar as Russian strikes threaten nuclear plants

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