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Russia Launches Large-Scale Attacks on Ukraine, Resulting in Civilian Casualties

Russia's recent missile and drone strikes have left multiple civilians dead and critically damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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Updated: Nov 17th, 2024, 10:39 PM ET

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On Sunday, Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine in months, firing 120 missiles and 90 drones. This attack caused civilian casualties, with reported deaths in Mykolaiv and Sumy, where eight people died, including two children. Ukrainian defenses intercepted 144 aerial targets, but the assault disrupted energy infrastructure, raising concerns as winter approaches. President Biden has authorized the use of U.S. long-range missiles by Ukraine to target inside Russia, marking a significant escalation in military support amid ongoing tensions.

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