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In a significant overnight operation, Russia executed one of its largest air assaults of the conflict, deploying 681 missiles and drones throughout Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the launch of 611 UAVs and 70 missiles, with air defenses successfully intercepting or neutralizing 632 targets. Tragically, at least nine individuals lost their lives, including five emergency responders in Kharkiv who were hit during a follow-up attack while combating a blaze. Damage was reported across nearly all districts of Kyiv, with additional strikes affecting Sumy and the surrounding Kyiv region. This incident underscores the ongoing magnitude and ferocity of Russia’s long-range offensive strategy.

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00:00Russia launched one of its biggest air attacks on Ukraine overnight.
00:03According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia fired 681 aerial weapons.
00:08That included 611 drones and 70 missiles of various types.
00:13The primary target was the capital, Kiev.
00:15Officials say residential areas across nearly every district were affected.
00:20At least four people were killed in Kiev.
00:23Twenty-five others were injured, including two children.
00:26Fires broke out in apartment buildings, warehouses, and civilian facilities.
00:31In Kharkiv, emergency crews came under attack while responding to an earlier strike.
00:36Five Ukrainian rescuers were killed in a second Russian attack.
00:40Several other rescue workers were wounded.
00:43Russia also struck the Kiev region and the city of Sumy.
00:47Ukraine says its air defenses intercepted or suppressed 632 incoming targets.
00:52Even so, dozens of locations were hit across the country.
00:56The latest barrage highlights the continuing intensity of Russia's long-range air campaign against Ukraine.
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