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Russia Pounds Ukraine With Massive Drone and Missile Barrage, Knocking Out Power and Hitting Rail Hubs

The overnight strikes coincided with U.S.-mediated talks that negotiators say will not advance unless Moscow shows a serious commitment to peace.

Overview

  • Ukraine reported 653 drones and 51 missiles launched overnight, with air defenses downing 585 drones and 30 missiles as 29 locations were struck.
  • Energy infrastructure was the primary focus, prompting heating and water cuts for thousands in Odesa and nationwide rolling power outages during repairs.
  • The IAEA said the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant temporarily lost all off‑site power before reconnection, underscoring persistent nuclear safety risks.
  • A drone strike burned down the main railway station in Fastiv, disrupting suburban services, and at least eight people were injured across multiple regions.
  • Poland scrambled jets as a precaution with no airspace violations reported, while Ukraine said it hit Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery and Moscow called its operation a ‘massive strike’ on military‑industrial and energy targets.