Russian losses up 46% in 2026; drones hit Kyiv school, nuclear institute

Kyiv Independent reports Russian military losses have risen 46% during 2026, with drone strikes hitting a Kyiv school, a key bridge, and a nuclear research institute. The strikes on civilian and nuclear infrastructure mark an escalation in targeting, though details on casualties and damage remain unverified. This suggests sustained attrition and potential escalation in the Ukraine conflict.