Russian Drone Strikes Market in Nikopol, Five Dead, 30 Injured

A Russian drone strike tore through a crowded market in Nikopol, eastern Ukraine, leaving five dead and 30 injured. The attack on Saturday hit a covered section of the market, where civilians had sought safety amid escalating hostilities in the region. Ukraine's air force reported an unprecedented barrage overnight, with Russia launching 286 drones. While Ukrainian defenses intercepted 260 of them, the sheer volume underscores Moscow’s intensifying campaign. This rise in targeting civilian hubs