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Russia Unleashes 219 Drones and 24 Missiles at Ukraine

Russian forces launched a massive overnight strike on Ukraine using 219 drones and 24 ballistic missiles, hitting cities including Kyiv and causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage as diplomatic talks faltered

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219 - Number of drones Russia launched in the overnight attack on Ukraine

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