In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia has intensified its military operations in Ukraine by deploying heavy bombers and drones to strike critical urban centers. The attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia have led to civilian casualties, with at least five individuals hospitalized in Ky, and sixteen people, including three children, injured in Zaporizhzhia. The use of heavy bombers and drones marks a significant step in the conflict, raising concerns about the potential for further escalation and the safety of civilian populations in these regions.