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Russia Launches Massive Overnight Barrage on Ukraine, Disrupting Power and Transport

Ukrainian defenses reported most intercepts, with a brief external power loss at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Overview

  • Ukraine says Russia launched 653 drones and 51 missiles overnight in strikes across multiple regions.
  • Air defenses reported downing 585 drones and 30 missiles, yet energy facilities were hit in Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk.
  • The IAEA said the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lost external power for about 30 minutes before supplies were restored.
  • Authorities in Odesa reported about 9,500 residents without heating and 34,000 without water following damage to local networks.
  • A drone strike ignited the main building of Fastiv railway station near Kyiv, causing no casualties but halting suburban services, as the assault coincided with ongoing U.S.–Russia talks.