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Russia Unleashes Massive Drone and Missile Barrage on Ukraine

Russia launched a large overnight assault using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles that struck power and transport infrastructure across Ukraine prompting blackouts and NATO scramble as Kyiv reports heavy damage and civilian impact

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653 drones and 51 missiles — number of munitions reported used in Russia's overnight assault on Ukraine

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

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