• In a staggering display of aggression, Russia launched 188 drones in a single night, marking the highest volume of such attacks since the invasion began.
• Ukrainian forces demonstrated immense resilience by intercepting 76 drones, though the prevalence of electronic warfare led to concerns over the tracking of other drones entering heavily populated areas like Kyiv.
• As Russian forces gain ground in Donetsk, there is rising anxiety within Ukraine about the possible repercussions of U.S. presidential changes in support; strategists warn that upcoming winter conditions will exacerbate the strain on Ukraine's energy supply and military resources.

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