UKRAINE LAUNCHES NEARLY 1200 DRONES AT RUSSIA

What happened: Ukraine fired almost 1200 drones at Russia in one of its biggest aerial attacks since the full-scale invasion. Russia's defence ministry said it downed 1198 long-range drones, but strikes on three regions killed seven people. Key numbers: 1198 drones downed; 7 killed and 17 wounded in three Russian regions; 117 Why it matters: Ukraine's General Staff said it hit an oil refinery in Volgograd, starting a fire. Separately, US and Russian negotiators added wider European security arrangements to talks, and EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said the bloc must insist on a ceasefire first. Coverage: 13 outlets in 24h

Ukraine fired almost 1200 drones at Russia in one of its biggest aerial attacks since the full-scale invasion. Russia's defence ministry said it downed 1198 long-range drones, but strikes on three regions killed seven people.

Ukraine's General Staff said it hit an oil refinery in Volgograd, starting a fire. Separately, US and Russian negotiators added wider European security arrangements to talks, and EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said the bloc must insist on a ceasefire first.