Russia launches 2,000 drones, 19 missiles at Ukraine in week; Zelensky urges stronger sanctions

Russia escalated aerial attacks on Ukraine, launching over 2,000 strike drones, 1,700 guided bombs, and 19 missiles in the past week, according to Zelensky. The high volume, especially of jet-powered drones, marks a sustained campaign that tests Ukrainian air defenses. Zelensky's call for stronger sanctions and 'peace through strength' signals a push for Western escalation, but the immediate impact is on the battlefield and civilian infrastructure.