Ukrainian drones destroyed 40 Russian aircraft in a strategic attack on airfields. The operation was a year in the making, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukraine claims to have hit more than 40 Russian bomber planes at a number of military airbases, in one of its most audacious drone attacks since the war began.

The Security Service of Ukraine conducted a large-scale operation targeting four Russian military airfields on Sunday, an SBU source confirmed.

Ukraine has carried out large-scale drone strikes against four airbases deep inside Russia, destroying multiple combat planes, according to a source in the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU).

A major operation has been launched by Ukraine using drones to destroy Russian strategic bomber planes, according to the Ukrainian security service.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that forces Ukrainians to legalize their status in occupied territories — or leave. Already, many Ukrainians had been forced to accept Russian citizenship in occupied areas to maintain their homes or access to health care and education.

By making harsh, uncompromising demands in peace talks with Ukraine while continuing to pummel it with waves of missiles and drones, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear message: He will only accept a settlement on his terms and will keep fighting until they’re met.

At least seven people were killed after Russian officials said “illegal interference” caused a bridge to collapse and a train to derail in Russia.

Ilia’s mother died in the siege of Mariupol and officials in Russia put him up for adoption — until his grandmother traveled into Russia to bring him home.

Explosions caused two bridges to collapse and derailed two trains in western Russia overnight, officials said Sunday, without saying what had caused the blasts.