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Ukraine Deploys Drones Against Russia Amid Escalating Conflict

Ukraine has intensified its drone campaign against Russia, deploying approximately 822 drones in a recent attack that resulted in seven Russian deaths. This escalation follows Russia's full-scale invasion since February 2022, which has extensively utilized drones, including tests with British military forces. The UK is supplying over 150,000 short-range drones to Ukraine. A significant development occurred when Ukraine targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce platform, with a large drone assault on its Moscow warehouse, potentially straining economic ties between the two nations. Wildberries, a major online retailer in Russia, has been repeatedly hit, impacting its role as a key player in the country's e-commerce market. The ongoing drone warfare continues to strain resources and relations, with Ukraine also advancing its military capabilities, including missile development and anti-ballistic defenses.

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