A major operation has been launched by Ukraine using drones to destroy Russian strategic bomber planes, according to the Ukrainian security service.

A Ukrainian security official says a drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory.

At least seven people were killed and 69 injured when two bridges were blown up in separate Russian regions bordering Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks.

Ukraine says it neutralised 385 aerial targets Ukraine drone attack hits more than 40 Russian bomber planes, claims Ukrainian security service

By making harsh, uncompromising demands in peace talks with Ukraine while continuing to pummel it with waves of missiles and drones, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear message: He will only accept a settlement on his terms and will keep fighting until they’re met.

Two bridges have collapsed in Russia’s western regions bordering Ukraine, killing multiple people and injuring dozens, authorities said.

At least seven people were killed after Russian officials said “illegal interference” caused a bridge to collapse and a train to derail in Russia.

(Reuters) -Two bridges collapsed in different Russian regions bordering Ukraine, derailing trains and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, Russian authorities said early on Sunday, while a Russian politician called Kyiv a "terrorist enclave".

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will send a delegation to Istanbul for a new round of direct peace talks with Russia on Monday,.