By Parrot Newspaper 
Kharkiv Reels from Russia’s Largest Drone Barrage as POW Swap Sparks Dispute
By Parrot Newspaper – 14:39
Residents of Kharkiv were jolted awake by a deafening night of explosions, as Russia unleashed what local officials are calling the most intense drone assault the city has ever seen.
At least three people lost their lives and 22 others were injured during the overnight strikes, which blanketed Ukraine with a wave of aerial attacks. Kharkiv’s mayor described the scale of destruction as “unprecedented,” with emergency crews scrambling at dawn to rescue survivors from debris-strewn neighborhoods.
Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed that Russia launched a staggering 206 drones and nine missiles overnight, targeting infrastructure and residential areas across multiple regions.
In the southern city of Kherson, the human cost was equally devastating. A married couple in their 50s were killed when a missile slammed into their home, officials said. Their deaths add to the mounting toll of civilians caught in the crossfire as the war grinds into its third year.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have hit a snag. Following a round of peace talks earlier this week, uncertainty now surrounds the timing of a promised prisoner-of-war exchange. Ukrainian and Russian officials are offering conflicting versions of events, fueling frustration among families awaiting the return of loved ones.
Kharkiv Reels from Russia’s Largest Drone Barrage
As Ukraine endures another day under fire, questions remain over whether diplomacy can deliver relief — or if the night sky will continue to rain down destruction.