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Russia launches 700 drones at Ukraine

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KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, topping previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks, part of Moscow's intensifying aerial and ground assault in the three-year war, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.

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  1. New York Post

    Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war — just hours after Trump’s call with Putin (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A total of 539 drones and 11 missiles were fired at Kyiv in the record attack.

  2. The Guardian

    Russia launches hundreds of drones at Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy call – Europe live (opens The Guardian)

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    All-night attack on Kyiv injured at least 23 people as US president says he was ‘disappointed’ over his call with Putin

  3. WMUR

    Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine (opens WMUR)

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    Kyiv hit by its largest drone and missile attack since Russia's invasion, injuring 23. Zelenskyy condemns the strikes as deliberate acts of terror.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine updates: Russia attacks with 550 drones, missiles – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine yet as US President Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin is not going to stop the war. Follow DW for more.

  5. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow as key airport halts flights (opens The Guardian)

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    Defence ministry says 48 drones were destroyed in over five hours on Saturday; Kyiv’s top general warns of possible new Russian offensive in Kharkiv region. What we know on day 1,229

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine, hours after Trump criticizes Putin (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Lex Harvey and Kosta Gak, CNN (CNN) — At least one person has been killed after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its invasion, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, just hours after US President Donald Trump pledged more military support for Kyiv and accuse…

  7. Foreign Policy

    Russia Fires Record Barrage of Drones, Missiles at Ukraine (opens Foreign Policy)

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    The attack comes as Trump has vowed to resume weapons shipments to Kyiv.

  8. Local News 8

    Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine after Trump criticizes Putin (opens Local News 8)

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    By Lex Harvey and Kosta Gak, CNN (CNN) — Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its invasion, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, just hours after US President Donald Trump pledged more military support for Kyiv and accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin o…

  9. WHDH Boston

    Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, topping previous nightly barrages for the third time in

  10. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine, hours after Trump criticizes Putin | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Lex Harvey and Kosta Gak, CNN (CNN) — At least one person has been killed after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the

  11. KOB 4

    Russia launches another record drone attack on Ukraine, Ukrainian officials say (opens KOB 4)

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    Ukraine's air force says that Russia has fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight as well as 13 missiles. It was the latest escalation amid mounting Russian aerial attacks in the more than three-year war.

  12. The Kyiv Independent

    Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 741 drones, missiles at Ukraine (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    Key developments on July 9: * 'Nearly everything was aimed at Lutsk' — Russia launches record 741 drones, missiles, targeting western Ukraine * Trump says US will 'take a look' at sending new Patriot system to Ukraine amid Russian attacks * In historic feat, Ukraine's 3rd Brigade captures Russian tr…

  13. NBC News

    Russia launches another record drone attack, Ukrainian officials say (opens NBC News)

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    Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 cruise and ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air force said Wednesday.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Russia exceeds previous record with newest aerial assault against Ukraine (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Russia hit Ukraine with the largest drone and missile assault in history, surpassing its previous record by nearly 750 drones and missiles.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses by launching major attacks that include increasing numbers of decoy drones.

  16. WMUR

    Russia escalates war with record drone attack on Ukraine (opens WMUR)

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    Russia fired a record 728 drones at Ukraine overnight, targeting critical logistics hubs in the west.

  17. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine updates: Russia fires nearly 750 drones and missiles – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Kyiv has called for "biting" sanctions after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles overnight. US President Trump has now approved sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine, accusing Russia of not wanting peace.

  18. CBS News

    Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine as Kremlin says its "quite calm" about Trump (opens CBS News)

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    Ukrainian officials say at least 8 people were killed in Russia's biggest drone and missile attack to date, as the Kremlin says it is "quite calm" about Trump's mounting criticism.

  19. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Russia launches another record drone attack on Ukraine (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 cruise and ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air force said Wednesday.

  20. The Hill

    Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine after Trump lashes out at Putin (opens The Hill)

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    Russia intensified its bombardment of Ukraine overnight with a record drone attack targeting 10 regions, less than 24 hours after President Trump aired his frustrations with Russian President Vladimir Putin for making little progress toward peace in the more than three-year war.

  21. Newsweek

    Russia fires record drone attack at Ukraine after Trump calls Putin out (opens Newsweek)

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    Trump is openly voicing his frustration with Putin as Russia intensifies attacks while the U.S. tries to broker peace.

  22. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Russia launches 700 drones at Ukraine (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, topping previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks, part of Moscow's intensifying aerial and ground assault in the three-year war, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.

  23. The World from PRX

    Russia launches largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine (opens The World from PRX)

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    Russia launched more than 740 drones overnight at the northwestern part of Ukraine, hitting the city of Lutsk among other targets. Ukraine’s air force says it faced a mix of drones and decoys. The attack came in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US would send more weapons an…

  24. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Russia hits Ukraine with record 700 drones after Trump threat | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    KYIV >> Russia targeted Ukraine with a record 728 drones early today, hours after President Donald Trump pledged to send more defensive weapons to Kyiv and aimed unusually sharp criticism at Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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