Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks, with five people dead in the strikes, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was optimistic about military progress.

Five people have been killed in overnight strikes in Russia and Ukraine, as the two sides continue to trade drone attacks. Ukrainian officials said on Saturday that more than 200 drones and almost 30 missiles were fired by Russia, with most targeting Dnipropetrovsk where three people died.

Russians have begun actively using the Italmas drone to strike Sumy. This weapon first appeared in 2023, when it demonstrated weak effectiveness. Now, Russia has decided to "revive" the project. RBC-Ukraine reports on the hybrid Italmas drone.