Hey everyone, big global update 🌍: On 14 November 2025, Russia launched a massive drone and missile barrage against Ukraine. Kyiv, the country’s capital, took the brunt of it with at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the air – one of the largest strikes the city has seen so far.
Despite Ukraine’s air defenses shooting down most of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), debris sparked fires and damaged high-rise apartments, a school, and other key buildings across nine districts. Tragically, six people in Kyiv and two more in the Black Sea port city of Chornomorsk lost their lives.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger international pressure through sanctions, saying, "Only pressure – with sanctions and strength – can force an end to a war that no one but them ever needed." He also confirmed Kyiv’s response with long-range strikes targeting Russian energy hubs.
The strike knocked out power in parts of central Kyiv, Odesa, and Donetsk regions, highlighting how energy sites have become prime targets. For those of us in South and Southeast Asia, it’s a reminder of how fragile our grids can be – whether it’s a technical glitch in Jakarta or a sudden blackout in Dhaka.
Ukraine isn’t just sitting back. They’ve ramped up drone raids inside Russia, hitting oil depots and refineries to choke off funding for Moscow’s war machine. Reports say Novorossiysk, Russia’s key Black Sea port, paused oil exports after a recent Ukrainian drone hit.
Why should you care? This conflict shapes global energy prices, tech-centric warfare, and the balance of power. It’s a stark example of how drones (a.k.a. UAVs) are changing the face of modern combat – something many young techies and gamers might find uncomfortably real.
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep the conversation going on how these events ripple across our economies and digital landscapes. 💡⚡
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Eight killed, energy sites damaged in Russian strikes on Ukraine
cgtn.com
