Russia launches massive strikes across Ukraine

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The strikes represent a major escalation in the ongoing war and reportedly affected Kyiv, Odesa and other areas. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it used land-, sea- and air-launched weapons and drones, while Ukrainian officials and international reports described casualties and damage to homes and industrial facilities. The scale and geographic spread of the attacks raise concern about further retaliation and a broader escalation in the conflict.

Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, Euronews