Russia reports interception of 180+ Ukrainian drones; Putin authorizes troop increase

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have intercepted over 180 Ukrainian drones across Russian territory, Crimea, and surrounding maritime zones within a 12-hour window. Simultaneously, President Putin has authorized an expansion of the Russian military by 25,000 personnel. The scale of the drone activity suggests a significant escalation in long-range strike operations, though Russian casualty and damage reporting remains unverified.