Russia Targets Zaporizhzhia After Ukraine Launches 1,000-Drone Weekend Barrage

Ukraine launched a coordinated drone attack involving 1,000 drones over the weekend, striking multiple locations in eastern Ukraine. In response, Russia launched a targeted strike on Zaporizhzhia, a city in southern Ukraine that hosts a nuclear power plant. The attack on Zaporizhzhia raised concerns about potential nuclear risks and civilian casualties. The Los Angeles Times reported that the drone barrage was part of a broader pattern of daily attacks, underscoring the ongoing nature of the conflict. Arab News confirmed the targeting of Zaporizhzhia but provided no additional details. Both outlets emphasized the lack of diplomatic progress, with the war entering its fifth year without a clear path to resolution. No sources provided conflicting information on the specifics of the attacks, though both highlighted the broader implications of the conflict's persistence.