Massive Russian assault among biggest attacks on Ukraine since start of war

Conflict Overview - Ukraine is pleading for more US air defense missiles amidst ongoing Russian strikes [1] - Russia attacked Ukraine with 477 drones and 60 missiles overnight, targeting Kyiv and other cities [2] - The loss of an F-16 fighter jet is a significant blow to Ukraine, which is outgunned by Russia in the sky [2] Military Operations - Ukrainian pilots are flying aging Soviet-era helicopters to attack Russian forces and support ground troops [3] Political Landscape - President Trump's efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine have largely stalled [3]