Zelensky: Ukraine can't survive if US backs Russia; Leningrad region hit by drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine cannot withstand the conflict if the US decides to support Russia, acknowledging Kyiv's dependence on Washington's position. In an NBC News interview, Zelensky stated Ukraine would not survive if the US backed Russia. Meanwhile, the Leningrad region faced its largest drone attack, with 145 Ukrainian UAVs shot down overnight on October 18. The attack caused fires at social and oil facilities, damaged homes, and disrupted power and transport. One person died and ten were injured. Separately, Russian officials accused Zelensky of enriching himself during the conflict.