रूसी ड्रोन बॅरज यूक्रेन पर (13 मई 2026) – वृद्धि, प्रतिआक्रमण और अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रतिक्रियाएँ

<h3>सारांश</h3><p>On <strong>बुधवार, 13 मई 2026</strong>, President <strong>Volodymyr Zelenskyy</strong> reported that more than <strong>100 <span class="key-term" data-definition="Russian drones — Unmanned aerial vehicles deployed by Russia for reconnaissance and strike missions; relevant to GS2: International Relations and security dynamics.">रूसी ड्रोन</span></strong> struck Ukrainian territory, hours after a missile strike killed at least eight civilians. The overnight raids hit residential zones, railway infrastructure in the Dnipro and Kharkiv regions, the port of Odesa and energy installations in Poltava.</p><h3>Key Developments</h3><ul><li>Over <strong>100 ड्रोन</strong> attacked six regions on 13 May 2026.</li><li>Previous day (12 May 2026) saw attacks on <strong>14 regions</strong> across Ukraine.</li><li>Ukrainian forces claim successful counter‑strikes using <span class="key-term" data-definition="Ukrainian long‑range drone technology — Indigenous UAV capability allowing Ukraine to strike deep inside Russian territory; illustrates indigenous defence innovation (GS2).">यूक्रेनी दीर्घ-रेंज ड्रोन तकनीक</span>, hitting three Russian regions.</li><li>The Russian Defence Ministry said its air defences shot down <strong>286 Ukrainian drones</strong> over Russian‑controlled areas, including <span class="key-term" data-definition="Crimea — Peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, internationally recognised as part of Ukraine; central to GS2: Territorial disputes.">Crimea</span>, the Azov Sea and the Black Sea.</li><li>U.S. President <span class="key-term" data-definition="U.S. President Donald Trump — Head of the United States executive branch; his statements influence international diplomacy (GS2).">Donald Trump</span> and Russian President <span class="key-term" data-definition="Russian President Vladimir Putin — Russia’s head of state; his policies shape Russia’s foreign and defence strategy (GS2).">Vladimir Putin</span> each hinted that the war could end soon, without providing concrete details.</li></ul><h3>Important Facts</h3><p>The Institute for the Study of War (<span class="key-term" data-definition="Institute for the Study of War (ISW) — Washington‑based think‑tank that analyses military conflicts; its assessments are used in GS2 for understanding war dynamics.">ISW</span>) notes that Russia’s spring offensive is losing momentum, with a net loss of territory in May – the first such setback since 2024. Ukrainian defensive lines are holding, and Kyiv is increasingly able to dictate tactical initiatives despite Russia’s larger arsenal.</p><h3>UPSC Relevance</h3><p>The episode illustrates several themes relevant to the UPSC syllabus: (i) <strong>International security dynamics</strong> – the use of drones and missile strikes underscores modern warfare and the importance of air‑defence capabilities (GS2). (ii) <strong>Geopolitical implications</strong> – the conflict’s impact on energy routes, railway </p>