Ukraine and Russia have been exchanging major drone and missile strikes, with each seeking to gain an advantage as US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration nears

Ukraine and Russia have intensified their conflict with major drone and missile strikes recently. Ukraine launched its most massive attack on Russia using US-made ATACMS missiles, leading to significant retaliation focused on Ukraine's energy sector.

The latest escalation began when Ukraine launched a barrage of ATACMS missiles, targeting Russian military and oil facilities

Before the conflict , Russia had demanded a legal guarantee that Ukraine be denied NATO entry, knowing the alliance has never excluded pote