Russia unleashed a massive air assault across Ukraine on Thursday, firing over 70 missiles and 280 drones, exposing severe gaps in Kyiv's air defence and shelter networks. As Ukrainian forces retaliated with long-range drone hits inside Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky's push to manufacture U.S. Patriot interceptors domestically has hit a major wall after President Donald Trump expressed doubts. We break down Ukraine's shelter crisis, the air defence crisis, and what Trump's position means for Kyiv's survival.

Trump Dashes Zelensky's Patriot Dream as Putin Exploits Ukraine's Air Defence Gap

Everyday we have been hearing about drones causing massive damage in Ukraine. The war just doesn't seem to be coming to a close anytime soon, while Ukraine is looking westwards to amp up its weaponry, it's also equally focussing on private players in the ongoing arms race.

Inside Ukraine's 'tech push' to build drones; how is Ukraine countering Russia's drone threat?

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Russian drone attack on civilian facilities leaves three dead in Kyiv region: Officials

Biden administration officials said Thursday that the US has evidence about Iran sending troops to Crimea in Ukraine to assist Russia with drone attacks. The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was struck by kamikaze drones on Monday, deployed by Russia but reportedly Iran-made.

US confirms Iranian troops assisting Russia in use of kamikaze drones

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Trump Dashes Zelensky's Patriot Dream as Putin Exploits Ukraine's Air Defence Gap

Inside Ukraine's 'tech push' to build drones; how is Ukraine countering Russia's drone threat?

Russian drone attack on civilian facilities leaves three dead in Kyiv region: Officials

US confirms Iranian troops assisting Russia in use of kamikaze drones