AP NewsWatch

I'm Ben Thomas with the NAP News Minute.

Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on civilian areas of Ukraine today,

while stepping up ground attacks along the front.

Ukrainian officials say the strikes involved nearly 400 long-range drones, 23 cruise missiles

and seven ballistic missiles, hitting at least 10 locations, including Laviv and

Western Ukraine, and its six people were killed dozens injured.

In time, Ukraine's military commanders, as Russian forces, are trying to break through

defensive lines in several strategic areas.

The Institute for the Study of War says it appears Russia's spring-summer offensive is underway.

In his nightly address, President Vladimir Zelensky said the scale of Tuesday's attack

was a strong indication that Russia has no intention of really ending the war.

Ukraine's negotiating team had returned from the U.S. reporting no real progress.

I'm Ben Thomas.