Putin unleashes new fury on Ukraine as report exposes fear hanging over war’s end
Russia has intensified its aerial and infrastructure campaign against Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reporting nearly 1,500 drones launched over four days, more than half of them jet-powered. Kyiv has faced daytime as well as nighttime air raid alerts, disrupting the metro system and daily life as residents shelter underground, while Russian strikes have also targeted warehouses and logistics hubs used by major retailers, damaging food distribution networks. This matters because it points to a possible new, more punishing phase of the war just as questions grow about how and when the conflict might end.
Ukraine's agriculture minister said around 90% of retail food logistics infrastructure had been destroyed, though he insisted shortages would be managed through alternative delivery methods; some Kyiv supermarkets have already reported shortages of staples such as bread and potatoes, with rationing introduced at one chain. Ukraine has responded with its own drone strikes on Russian oil facilities and logistics hubs, including sites linked to major online retailers. A retired US Air Force general told Fox News Digital that momentum has shifted towards Ukraine due to its long-range drone capabilities, though he warned Kyiv faces a critical shortage of US-made Patriot air defence interceptors, even as Donald Trump has agreed to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missiles itself.
In short
- Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones at Ukraine over four days
- Strikes destroyed ~90% of Ukraine's retail food logistics infrastructure
- Ukraine faces Patriot missile shortage despite US manufacturing shift
Explained simply
Russia and Ukraine have been at war since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in 2022. Russia has used missiles and drones to attack cities and infrastructure, while Ukraine has struck targets inside Russia, including oil and logistics sites.
Ukraine’s air defences include US-made Patriot systems, which are designed to intercept incoming missiles but rely on a limited supply of interceptors. The fighting also affects civilian services and the movement of food and other goods, making damage to transport and storage networks significant for people far from the front line.
The war’s course and possible end remain uncertain. Ukraine and Russia both seek to weaken the other’s ability to continue fighting, while decisions by allies such as the United States can affect Ukraine’s weapons supply and capacity to defend itself.