Russia Shifts to Coordinated Drone-Missile Strikes, Targeting Civilians and Ukrainian Defense Lines

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📰 Russia Shifts to Coordinated Drone-Missile Strikes, Targeting Civilians and Ukrainian Defense Lines
🗓️ July 7, 2025
📍Eastern Ukraine

Russia continues to refine its combat strategy in the war against Ukraine, with a growing emphasis on integrated drone and long-range missile strikes, according to the latest report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The report states that Moscow has adopted a deliberate approach in striking both civilian infrastructure and key defensive positions. This marks a shift from purely tactical military objectives to a hybrid form of warfare aimed at instilling fear and undermining morale among the Ukrainian population.

“Russia’s updated strategy involves sustained pressure on both military and civilian targets through coordinated long-range drone and missile attacks,” the ISW report noted.

The employed weapons include long-range ballistic and cruise missiles capable of crossing borders, along with kamikaze drones guided remotely. These attacks have caused severe damage not only to military installations but also to hospitals, schools, and residential areas.

Analysts observe that the consistency of such attacks reflects a broader shift toward hybrid warfare, blending traditional battlefield operations with advanced technological and cyber-enabled tactics. Ukraine now faces an escalating burden in maintaining air defense, especially in densely populated urban areas.

The increasing destruction of civilian infrastructure has led to an expanding humanitarian crisis, displacing thousands and exacerbating shelter shortages.

Global observers and human rights organizations have condemned these attacks as violations of international humanitarian law, urging stronger global response to protect civilians.

Russia is expected to continue optimizing its drone-missile capabilities throughout the summer, with likely escalation in frequency and precision. Ukrainian forces may need to divert more resources to urban air defense, risking thinning coverage at front-line positions.

Reported from Dnipro, Ukraine – World News War Correspondence Desk

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