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Russia launches 653 drones and 51 missiles at Ukraine

Massive overnight Russian assault used 653 drones and 51 missiles to strike Ukrainian infrastructure and transport hubs just after US Ukraine peace talks, escalating the conflict and threatening civilians and energy networks

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653 drones and 51 missiles - Projectiles used in Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine

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"It was essentially murder" — Sen. Tammy Duckworth

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