Russia launches 136 drones into Ukraine ahead of expected Trump announcement

BUDAPEST -- Russia launched four missiles and 136 drones into Ukraine overnight into Monday morning, according to Ukraine's air force, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide Kyiv with more Patriot surface-to-air systems to help defend against Russia's nightly bombardments.

Ukraine's air force said in a post to Telegram that 108 drones were shot down or otherwise neutralized during the latest attack, with 28 drones impacting in 10 locations. Falling debris from downed drones was reported in four locations, the air force said.

Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said its forces downed 11 Ukrainian drones overnight into Monday morning.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is continuing the long-range bombardment of Ukrainian cities despite criticism from Trump, whose months-long push for a ceasefire and eventual peace deal has thus far failed to achieve a breakthrough.

Ahead of an expected announcement on his Ukraine-Russia policy on Monday, Trump said Sunday that the U.S. would provide more "sophisticated" equipment to aid Kyiv in its defense against Russian attacks.

Trump is also expected to meet with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

"We basically are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military equipment," Trump told reporters on Sunday. "They're going to pay us 100% for them, and that's the way we want it," Trump said.