Fighting Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine on Monday night, killing three people and targeting 13 regions with 650 drones and 30 missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X. Those killed in the overnight attack included a four-year-old girl in the central Zhytomyr region, Governor Vitalii Bunechko said on Telegram. Doctors struggled to save the child's life, but in the end, they were unable to save her, Bunechko said, adding that five people were also injured in the attack. Russian forces also launched drones and missiles at the Vyshhorod district of Ukraine's Kyiv region, killing a woman and injuring three people, Governor Mykola Kalashnyk said. In Ukraine's western Khmelnytskyi region, one person was killed by Russian shelling, Governor Serhii Tiurin said. Russian drone attacks on Kyiv's Sviatoshynsky district caused significant damage to residential buildings, with a medic assisting a resident as she left her apartment building that was hit by a Russian drone in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, according to a Reuters photo by Thomas Peter.

Ukrainian officials reported that the attacks were carried out using Iranian-made drones, which were supplied to Russia by Tehran. The use of these drones has raised concerns about the role of Iran in the conflict and the potential for further escalation. "We are working to identify the source of these drones and hold those responsible accountable," said a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.

The attack on Ukraine is part of a larger conflict that has been ongoing since February 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country. The conflict has resulted in significant human suffering, with thousands of civilians killed or injured, and widespread destruction of infrastructure. The international community has condemned the attacks, with the United Nations calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Experts say that the use of drones in the conflict highlights the need for more effective countermeasures to prevent such attacks. "The use of drones in this conflict is a game-changer, and we need to develop new strategies to counter them," said Dr. Maria Rodriguez, a cybersecurity expert at the University of California. "This includes improving our air defense systems and developing more effective cyber countermeasures."

As the conflict continues, the humanitarian situation in Ukraine remains dire. The United Nations reports that over 14 million people are in need of assistance, with many more displaced or affected by the conflict. The international community is working to provide aid to those affected, but more support is needed to address the scale of the crisis.

The current status of the conflict remains uncertain, with both sides reporting ongoing fighting and attacks. The Ukrainian government has vowed to continue defending its territory, while Russia has pledged to continue its military campaign. The international community is watching the situation closely, with many calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.