The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that intense nighttime airstrikes targeted Ukraine's largest military data center, which supports military server operations. Additional attacks hit drone manufacturing plants and weapon depots in Kyiv and other regions. In response, Russian officials stated that air defense systems successfully intercepted and shot down 629 Ukrainian drones over Russian airspace and the Crimean Peninsula, marking a significant escalation in drone warfare. Internationally, Slovakia's Prime Minister warned that Europe is on the brink of a broader military conflict, while reports indicate that the United States is considering withdrawing 25,000 troops from Europe. [Example News](https://example.com)