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Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack - Talks Continue

Russia launched a major overnight barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles that struck transport hubs and populated areas as U S and Ukrainian officials met for peace talks, forcing NATO to scramble jets and raising fears the diplomacy could unravel

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653 drones and 51 missiles - Russia's reported munitions in the latest strike on Ukraine

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"If those were my Navy SEALs floating in the water, I would want them afforded the opportunity to surrender" — Admiral James G. Stavridis

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Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack - Talks Continue

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