26, Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine so far with 127 missiles and 109 drones, while Ukraine downed 102 missiles and 99 drones, according to the Air Force. Russian strikes hit several civilian, energy, and fuel facilities, including a dam in Kyiv, part of the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant.Recently, Russia appears to have switched tactics to use more drones in its attacks, with the country utilizing 129 Shahed-type drones in its attack earlier this week on Oct. 18, Zelensky said.In his evening address, Zelensky criticized "the free world's indecision" in delaying the provision of additional defense systems. "There needs to be more pressure on Russia's ability to already produce these weapons. We need the capability to destroy not only the storage bases for the 'Shaheds' but also the entire infrastructure for their production and logistics.

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