Ukraine Regains Territory, Boosts Drone Strikes

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- Ukraine is regaining territory for the first time in years, according to the article.
- Ukraine is gaining momentum and outflanking Moscow on the battlefield.
- Kyiv is poised to break a stalemate as defense analysts say the war entered a new phase.
- AP highlighted Ukraine's drone program, noting aerial attack weaponry targeting deep Russian sites.
Why it matters: Ukraine’s territorial advances and expanding drone strikes give Kyiv a tactical edge, weakening Russian positions, forcing Moscow to allocate additional defenses, and marking a shift in the war’s balance that benefits Kyiv while costing Russia strategic ground.