Russia has attacked Ukraine with over 70 drones from three directions. Air defense has destroyed most of the enemy drones and repelled the attack, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

The UK and EU on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions targeting Russian arms suppliers, energy exporters and groups accused of spreading disinformation.

The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.

Russia overnight launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022. Russia fired a total of 273 exploding drones and decoys, Ukraine’s air force said Sunday.

In the early hours of May 16, Russian forces launched kamikaze drones toward Ukraine from two directions as part of yet another air attack. Air raid alerts were declared in several regions due to the threat of Shahed drone strikes,