Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine during peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Russia launched a significant drone attack on Ukraine, using 176 drones overnight. Ukraine's military reported that 103 drones were shot down, while 67 were likely disrupted by electronic countermeasures. Russian forces are also gaining ground in eastern Ukraine. Simultaneously, top US and Russian diplomats met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks aimed at ending the conflict. The discussions included US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, focusing on restoring relations and potential peace efforts. Ukraine was not invited to the talks and stated that no agreements could be made on its behalf. European leaders recently pledged to enhance defense support for Ukraine, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.