Kyiv, 18 May 2025 (dpa/MIA) - Ukraine endured the largest Russian drone assault since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, according to a tally given on Sunday by the war-torn country's military.

The air force said a total of 273 unmanned aerial vehicles were launched by Russia overnight. According to Ukrainian media, that surpasses the previous record of 267 drones reported on Feb. 23.

One woman was killed in the capital, Kyiv, and three others were injured, including a 4-year-old child, authorities said.

The regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk were also targeted in the overnight attacks.

Ukraine said they downed 88 drones, while another 128 failed to reach their targets. The military did not disclose details on potential damage or specific impact sites, in line with usual protocol. The figures could not be independently verified.

The assault came just days after Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks since 2022 in Istanbul. Despite agreeing to a prisoner exchange and further negotiations on a ceasefire, Moscow has rejected calls from Ukraine, the United States and European allies for a halt to hostilities before a broader agreement is reached.

US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to get the talks moving.