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Ukraine reported a major overnight drone attack on Russia as Russian strikes hit targets in Ukraine.

Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight, according to PBS NewsHour and France24; Al Jazeera reported that Russia said it intercepted 1,198. Russian strikes hit targets across Ukraine, and reports said an attack damaged a hospital.

What the reports agree on

  • Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight. PBS NewsHour, France24
  • Russian attacks hit targets in Ukraine and damaged a hospital. Al Jazeera, France24

Reported by one outlet

  • Volgograd’s governor said attacks in the city killed four people and injured two. Al Jazeera
  • Russian and Ukrainian negotiators agreed to a major prisoner exchange but reported no progress toward ending the war. Al Jazeera
  • The talks include wider European security arrangements, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said negotiations should not proceed further without a ceasefire. PBS NewsHour
  • Zelenskyy said speed limits on SpaceX’s Starshield system impair Ukrainian drones’ ability to intercept Russian jet-powered drones. PBS NewsHour

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