Russian drones struck the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Sunday, a day after Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drones at Russian territory. Officials confirmed that the attack targeted apartment buildings, a shopping mall, and a university, injuring five people. The assault marked the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has entered its fourth year since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Despite international efforts, including discussions at the upcoming U.N. General Assembly, there is no sign that the fighting is slowing down. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.N. event, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has not confirmed his attendance. European leaders, concerned about Russia's military posture, are pushing for more pressure on Moscow to end the war, but Putin has shown no willingness to compromise on his goals. According to Zelenskyy, Russia continues to escalate the conflict, signaling its readiness to expand the war further. At the U.N., he plans to advocate for a peaceful resolution through international cooperation. The Russian military claimed it targeted Ukrainian logistics hubs, warehouses, and ports, which are vital for the movement of supplies and equipment. This followed a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack that spanned from Saturday to Sunday, with hundreds of drones aimed at Russian cities, including Moscow. Russian air defenses intercepted 244 of these drones, while Ukraine's air force reported shooting down or suppressing 148 Russian drones during an overnight attack. Neighboring countries have also been affected by the drone warfare. Moldova temporarily closed parts of its airspace after detecting an "aerial object" entering its territory, and drone debris has been found on its soil. The country's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, has criticized Russia for bringing the war closer to Moldova's borders. Similarly, Romania has reported an increase in drone incursions into its airspace. The use of electronic jamming has made it difficult to determine the origin of some drones, though many officials continue to blame Russia for the attacks.