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Russia Unleashes Massive Drone-and-Missile Barrage Across Ukraine, Killing 3 and Cutting Power

The strikes focused on the power grid during freezing weather, highlighting Russia's tactic of degrading energy infrastructure despite ongoing U.S.-led diplomacy.

Overview

  • Ukraine reported 635 drones and 38 missiles launched across at least 13 regions, with three people killed, including a four-year-old child.
  • Air defenses said they downed or suppressed 587 drones and 34 missiles, but multiple strikes ignited fires and damaged homes and infrastructure.
  • Emergency power cuts were implemented nationwide, with western regions suffering the most grid damage as repair crews worked to restore supply.
  • The Odesa region reported hits on energy, port, transport and residential sites, damage to a civilian dry cargo ship and to more than 120 homes, with aid points opened.
  • Poland deployed Polish and allied aircraft to secure its airspace near the border as U.S.-facilitated talks continued with no sign of a breakthrough.