On Tuesday night, a coordinated Russian attack using drones and missiles struck the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, resulting in at least 25 fatalities, including three children, and 73 injuries. The strike targeted two nine-story residential buildings and critical infrastructure, including energy facilities in Lviv and civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched over 470 drones and 48 missiles during the overnight assault, emphasizing the need for enhanced air defense systems and drone production to protect civilian lives. The attack has raised global alarm, with reports of Russian cruise missiles hitting a U.S. company and NATO nations confirming Russian drones have violated their airspace. In response, Poland scrambled fighter jets and heightened air defense readiness, stating these measures are preventive to protect its territory near the border.