Russian drone attacks shatter safety of western Ukraine as strikes intensify
Residents in Lutsk and Rivne face daily alarms and civilian casualties as jet-powered Geran drones target regions far from the front line
Russia has intensified drone attacks on western Ukraine in recent weeks, striking cities such as Lutsk and Rivne that had been considered relatively safe havens, according to residents and emergency workers who spoke to the Kyiv Independent. The escalation, driven by expanded production of faster Geran jet-powered drones, has killed civilians, damaged infrastructure and forced schools to alter their schedules.