Russia’s defense ministry reported the downing of 77 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including Crimea, as both nations intensify cross-border air assaults in their ongoing conflict. The strikes caused damage to a power transmission tower in the Rostov region, affecting local residents, though no injuries were reported. The war has increasingly involved long-range drone and missile operations, with Ukraine targeting Russian military and infrastructure assets in retaliation to Moscow’s attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy systems. This escalation highlights the ongoing challenges in regional security and the persistent threat posed by drone warfare in the protracted conflict.