As Russia launches record-breaking drone strikes, Ukraine’s military effort faces an unclear future

Only one night, on October 14, has the Ukrainian capital Kyiv been immune to Russian drone attacks since September 1.

Many of its 4.5 million inhabitants have been roused by sirens every other night and have been hid in their toilets or hurried to some kind of shelter.

Sirens sounded for forty-three hours in the first week of November alone.

The assault is but one example of Russia’s capacity to carry out its attack at full speed, despite Ukraine’s severe doubts about the US and Europe’s continued support.

In recent weeks, the cities of Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa have also been subjected to several drone and missile attacks, which seem to be part of a fresh Russian attempt to weaken Ukrainian residents’ resolve.

A record 145 approaching Shahed drones were detected by Ukrainian air defenses on Saturday night.

Attacks on cities have increased as Russian forces continue to make little advances in Donetsk and Ukrainian soldiers are being overburdened along the extensive front line due to a lack of personnel.On the evening of Saturday,