Putin unleashes new fury on Ukraine as report exposes fear hanging over war’s end

Russia has launched nearly 1,500 drones at Ukraine over the past four days, more than half of which were jet-powered. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of attempting to exhaust the nation's defenses and population through these relentless attacks, which have increasingly disrupted daily life and public transport in Kyiv during daylight hours. According to Reuters, Russia has also targeted critical logistics and food distribution networks. Taras Vysotskyi, Ukraine’s Agriculture Minister, stated that approximately 90% of food logistics infrastructure operated by retail chains has been destroyed, though he assured that alternative delivery methods are being implemented. Meanwhile, Ukraine has expanded its own drone campaign against Russian oil facilities and logistics hubs. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Newton suggested that military momentum has shifted toward Ukraine, though he warned that a shortage of Patriot air defense interceptors remains a critical vulnerability for Kyiv. Amid the escalation, The Economist reported that Vladimir Putin fears ending the war without achieving at least his minimum objectives, such as control over the Donbas, could threaten his position and personal safety. The report cites an unnamed insider claiming Putin remarked, "They will hang me." Fox News has not independently verified these remarks.