Ukraine is conducting an operation against military aviation in Russia

01/06/2025 16:57 France 24

A Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday that a drone attack deep inside Russian territory destroyed over 40 Russian aircraft. Meanwhile, Russia continued its missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, just one day before the two countries are scheduled to hold a new round of direct talks in Istanbul.

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