Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, firing 948 drones in 24 hours while reinforcing front-line positions, signaling a new offensive.

Daytime strikes killed civilians in multiple regions and damaged historic areas in Lviv, including a UNESCO-listed site.

The attacks followed overnight bombardments across 11 regions that left at least five people dead.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to speed up air defense support, warning of missile shortages amid shifting U.S. priorities, Al-Jazeera has reported.

Meanwhile, intense fighting continues along the front, with Ukrainian officials and analysts indicating Russia’s renewed offensive is already underway.