Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine as Zelensky Seeks US Military Aid in White House Meeting

Oct 16, 2025 09:58 pm CST

Russia conducted a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure with over 300 drones and dozens of missiles, causing widespread blackouts across eight regions. This assault comes as President Zelensky prepares to meet with President Trump to request additional air defense systems and long-range missiles. The attack represents Russia's continued strategy of targeting critical infrastructure ahead of winter, while Ukraine seeks enhanced Western support to defend against aerial threats.