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Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage — Ukraine battered overnight

Russia launched a large overnight attack using hundreds of drones and missiles that struck power and transport infrastructure across Ukraine, triggering air raid alerts, blackouts, and NATO jet scrambles as diplomatic talks continued.

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653 drones and 51 missiles — Size of Russia's latest overnight attack on Ukraine

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"We will find you and we will sink you" — Pete Hegseth

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Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage — Ukraine hit overnight

Russian forces launched a large overnight barrage that struck power and transport infrastructure across Ukraine and forced NATO to scramble jets. The attacks mark a major escalation coinciding with diplomatic talks and raised alarms over civilian impacts.

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