**Russia’s Nighttime Drone Assault and Ukraine’s Counterattack**
In a dramatic turn of events, Russia conducted its largest nighttime drone assault on Ukraine, launching 479 aerial weapons, including 472 drones and multiple missiles. However, Ukraine was not caught off guard and responded with a series of coordinated counterattacks that have left Russia reeling.
**Ukraine’s Intelligence Capabilities Revealed**
One of the most significant developments in this latest phase of the war is the revelation of Ukraine’s intelligence capabilities. An audacious operation, which saw Ukrainian forces coordinate a successful Russian bomber strike from a hub located next to an FSB office, has fundamentally challenged Western assumptions about Kyiv’s strategic limitations in potential peace negotiations.
**Bridge Failures on Russian Border**
In separate incidents, two deadly bridge failures occurred in Russian border oblasts overnight, disrupting both passenger and freight rail lines. While the cause of these explosions is still unclear, it is likely that Ukraine was involved, further highlighting its growing capabilities as a military power.
**Ukraine’s Drone Strikes**
One of the most significant counterattacks came in the form of a truck-smuggled AI-guided drone strike that destroyed 40 Russian bombers, hitting 34% of strategic aircraft. This historic strike has left Russia with a significant blow to its air force and highlights Ukraine’s growing capabilities as a military power.
**Ukraine’s Ground Robot and Drone Showcasing**
Twelve Ukrainian companies showcased combat-proven drones and ground robotic systems at the European defense exhibition. While this is a major achievement, it also highlights the challenge of scaling battle-proven innovations into mass production for European partners.
**New Developments in Ukraine-Russia Conflict**
Other new developments in the conflict include Russia’s attempt to break through to northern Ukraine’s Sumy city amid ceasefire talks and an explosion that derailed a Russian military convoy in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast. These incidents demonstrate Russia’s ongoing efforts to break through Ukrainian defenses, despite its growing losses.
**Scaling Up Ukraine’s Capabilities**
Ukraine has permanently weakened Russia’s ability to launch future conventional invasions in Eastern Europe by destroying 4,000 Russian tanks worth 20 years of Moscow’s production capacity. This is a significant blow to Russia’s military capabilities and highlights the importance of scaling up Ukraine’s own capabilities.
**NATO-Level Battlefield Vision for Ukrainian Jets**
Ukrainian jets now have NATO-level battlefield vision through the Link-16 military Wi-Fi protocol, which allows them to share real-time data with NATO air defenses. This unprecedented coordination in the skies has significantly improved Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
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