MOSCOW
Russia and Ukraine both launched record drone attacks on each other overnight, as the Kremlin said it saw “positive signals” from US president-elect Donald Trump over his desire to strike a deal to end the conflict.
Trump’s election to the White House has the potential to upend the almost three-year Ukraine conflict and has thrown into question Washington’s multibillion-dollar support for Kyiv.
Trump said during the campaign he could end the fighting within hours and has indicated he will talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin — a major break from the approach struck by President Joe Biden.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired 145 drones overnight, more than in any single night-time attack.
“Last night, Russia launched a record 145 Shaheds and other strike drones against Ukraine,” Zelensky said on social media.
Russia also said it had downed 34 Ukrainian attack drones targeting Moscow, the largest attempted attack on the capital.
