Russia launches massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine

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The strikes mark a significant escalation in Russia’s ongoing air campaign against Ukraine, with missiles and drones reportedly used across multiple regions. Reuters reported that Russia claimed the attacks targeted facilities linked to Ukraine’s defense industry and maritime operations, while other reporting said residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were also hit. The scale of the bombardment and reported casualties make it the most consequential immediate international security development among the latest global headlines.

Sources: Reuters, Euronews, Al Arabiya English