Russia intercepts 8 Ukrainian drones; launches massive strikes

• Russian air defenses intercepted or destroyed eight Ukrainian drones in four hours on Saturday evening over Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions; 11 more drones were downed earlier that day.
• Russia launched a massive strike using Kinzhal missiles against Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises and energy facilities in response to alleged terrorist attacks.
• Russian military personnel reportedly destroyed around 1,450 Ukrainian militants and struck energy, transport infrastructure, and deployment points in 152 districts.

Why It Matters: It highlights the ongoing military conflict and retaliatory strikes.