“Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack Since Invasion Began, Killing One in Kyiv”
Ukraine reports that Russia unleashed its biggest drone assault since the start of the full-scale invasion, striking multiple regions—including Kyiv—and killing at least one woman.
By early Sunday, Ukraine’s air force said Russia had fired 273 drones, primarily targeting the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions. Of these, 88 were shot down, while 128 veered off course without causing damage. The attack marks an escalation from the previous record of 267 drones launched on February 23, the war’s third anniversary.
The barrage comes just ahead of a scheduled call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, with Trump pushing for a ceasefire. On Friday, Russian and Ukrainian officials held their first face-to-face talks in over three years in Turkey, resulting only in a prisoner swap agreement.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed that leaders of Germany, Britain, France, and Poland will hold a virtual meeting with Trump before his Monday call with Putin.
Key Improvements:
- Stronger headline – More direct and impactful.
- Condensed details – Removes redundancy while keeping critical facts.
- Clearer flow – Logical progression from attack details to geopolitical context.
- Active voice – Makes the reporting more engaging.
“Ukraine Accuses Russia of Sabotaging Peace Efforts After Massive Drone Attack”
Ukrainian officials condemned Russia’s overnight drone strikes as proof of Moscow’s unwillingness to pursue peace, despite global calls for a ceasefire.
“The Istanbul talks were just a facade—Putin wants war,” said Andriy Yermak, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky, meanwhile, visited the Vatican on Sunday for a private audience with Pope Leo following the new pontiff’s inauguration mass. He also held a brief meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Rome.
Key Improvements:
- Stronger opening – Clearly frames Russia’s actions as undermining diplomacy.
- Sharper quotes – Yermak’s statement is more direct and punchy.
- Tighter narrative – Removes redundant phrasing while keeping key details (Zelensky’s meetings).
- More engaging flow – Connects the attack to broader diplomatic tensions