Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia

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Russian authorities reported fires and casualties following the large overnight drone wave, while Ukrainian officials have not been fully quoted in the available coverage. The attacks come amid intensifying pressure between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv, including a U.S. decision to pause some Russia sanctions while assessing their economic impact. The scale of the reported operation, its targeting of oil infrastructure and its potential effects on energy markets make it the most consequential breaking international development in the available coverage.

Sources: ABC News, BBC, Associated Press, Al Jazeera