At least 10 Ukrainian drones were shot down on their approach to Moscow overnight into Sunday morning, according to the city's mayor.

Russia said on Friday it had conducted large-scale tests of new laser-based systems to defend against drones. A government statement described the new technology as "promising" and said it had been tested against various types of drone in different weather conditions.

A "two week" deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has come and gone, with Moscow's escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw the slightest condemnation from the White House.

Russian air defense successfully neutralized three drones targeting Moscow, according to the city's mayor. Emergency services handled debris fallout, while operations at nearby airports were briefly halted for safety reasons.

North Korea sent 11,000 elite soldiers to support Russia. Their progress — especially in drone warfare — has implications not only for Russia's war on Ukraine but also peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Russia launched 138 Shahed drones and imitators against Ukraine, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russia launched drones from the directions of the Russian cities of Bryansk,