Russia has launched a major drone and missile barrage targeting multiple locations in Ukraine on the eve of the war’s anniversary. Reports indicate widespread damage to infrastructure and heightened civilian alerts as Kyiv braces for continued assaults.

This escalation comes amid ongoing tensions and international diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict. Military analysts warn that the strikes mark a significant increase in Russian operations ahead of the war milestone, underscoring the fragile security situation in the region.

Russian Drone & Missile Barrage Hits Ukraine on Eve of War Anniversary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (Dec. 8) that 43,000 of his soldiers had died, whereas at least 370,000 were wounded in the country's ongoing war with Russia.

Zelensky concedes Ukraine lost 43,000 soldiers in war against Russia in rare admission

Russia may have used ODAB-9000, known as the 'father of all bombs', on Ukraine during a recent attack on the Ukrainian town of Vovchansk as part of its ongoing war, if some reports online and social media posts are to go by.

Watch: Did Russia use 'father of all bombs', the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, on Ukraine?