War by Proxy: The Escalating Drone Strikes on Russia and Ukraine The latest wave of drone strikes has brought the civilian death toll to its highest levels since the war's first months in 2022, with at least 19 people killed in Russia and Ukraine.
As fighting at the front lines stagnates, both sides have stepped up long range attacks deep behind each other's lines, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The surge in drone strikes is not a new phenomenon; it has been escalating for months, with both countries trading blows in a game of military escalation.