Russia Unleashes Massive Drone and Missile Barrage on Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses Power

Russia's massive drone and missile attack targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, temporarily cutting power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amidst ongoing diplomatic talks.

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Russia conducted a large-scale overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine, deploying hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles across multiple regions.

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The primary targets were Ukraine's energy infrastructure and power stations, causing significant damage and widespread power outages.

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Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant temporarily lost all off-site power due to the massive Russian drone and missile assault.

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Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted and neutralized 585 drones and 30 missiles, mitigating further damage during the extensive attacks.

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These attacks occurred amidst ongoing diplomatic talks to end the conflict, with both sides reporting retaliatory drone actions.

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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of military actions and diplomatic efforts. They present information from both Ukrainian and Russian officials, detailing the scale of attacks and their reported impacts without employing loaded language or selective emphasis in their own editorial voice, thereby maintaining an objective stance.

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Russia launched a massive overnight attack using 653 drones, 36 cruise missiles, and 17 ballistic missiles targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure across multiple regions, including key power stations and substations.

The attack caused the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to temporarily lose all off-site power by disconnecting one of its power supply lines.

Ukrainian forces intercepted and neutralized 585 drones and 30 missiles, preventing further damage during the large-scale Russian assault.

At least three people were reported injured in the Kyiv region as a result of the Russian missile and drone strikes.

The attacks occurred amidst ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the conflict, with both sides conducting retaliatory drone actions during this period.

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