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RUSSIAN MISSILES POUND KYIV ; MOSCOW SAYS 800+ UKRAINIAN DRONES DOWNED
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and Moscow's claim of 800+ Ukrainian drones downed signal major escalation.
Context
What happened: Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong overnight barrage, and Russia's military said its air defenses downed over 800 Ukrainian drones fired at Moscow and other cities.
Key numbers: At least 4 killed and dozens wounded in Ukraine; 21 ballistic missiles in three waves on Kyiv; 808 Ukrainian drones downed per Russia's Defense Ministry, 630 toward Moscow; 170 strikes on energy
Why it matters: The attacks came hours after Putin agreed in principle to resume three-way talks, and Zelenskyy said Russia is taking no steps signaling a genuine desire to end the war.
What changed
Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong overnight barrage, and Russia's military said its air defenses downed over 800 Ukrainian drones fired at Moscow and other cities.
Why it matters
The attacks came hours after Putin agreed in principle to resume three-way talks, and Zelenskyy said Russia is taking no steps signaling a genuine desire to end the war.