• Russia's drone attack, with a record 188 drones launched, has escalated the brutality of the war against Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure and civilians, which could lead to severe humanitarian consequences as winter approaches.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized international cooperation to enforce sanctions against Russia, to restrict their access to foreign components vital for weapons production and reinforce Ukraine's defense capabilities.
• The intensity and lethality of the Russian assault pose an immediate threat not only to military forces but also to civilian life, threatening to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war.

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