Maria Troyanivska, a 14-year-old girl, was killed instantly when a Russian drone struck her Kyiv bedroom, highlighting the recent escalation in drone attacks on Ukraine. With over 2,000 drones launched in October alone, the intensity of assaults has risen sharply. Ukrainian air defenses are overwhelmed, struggling against the increasing volume of attacks aimed at terrorizing civilians. The conflict’s dynamics are further complicated by possible shifts in U.S. support based on the upcoming presidential election. The surge in drone strikes has left communities grappling with loss, uncertainty, and the constant threat of violence.