In the latest developments from Ukraine, Russian leader Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will intensify its airstrikes on Ukraine in the upcoming days, weeks, and months. This announcement follows reports of unmanned Russian drones attacking the city of Odessa on the Black Sea coast, resulting in one fatality and at least nine injuries. In response to the escalating attacks, Ukraine has declared New Year's Day a day of mourning, as the death toll continues to rise from the recent large-scale assaults carried out by Russia.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported a record number of 90 drones fired at Ukraine on New Year's Eve, of which they were able to thwart 87. President Putin's statement has further confirmed suspicions that Russia is increasing the intensity of its air campaign, targeting Ukraine's military installations and other strategic sites. With little progress being made on the front lines, it appears that the air war is becoming of paramount importance.
