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Nato jets scrambled after Putin pounds Ukraine with 500 drones and missiles
Russia launched 537 drones and 45 missiles, including nuclear-capable bombers, causing casualties and damage in Ukraine, while NATO scrambled jets near the border in response.
- On Thursday, NATO fighter jets were scrambled overnight as Vladimir Putin, Russian President, pounded Ukraine with 500 drones and missiles, including nuclear-capable Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers.
- Officials warned that Moscow used time meant for preparing a leaders-level meeting to organize new massive attacks, undermining summit preparations and diplomacy.
- The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said Moscow fired 537 strike drones and 45 missiles, totaling 582 incoming strikes, with 548 intercepted by Ukrainian defenses.
- The strikes killed at least 23 civilians including children and severely damaged buildings like the British Council office in Kyiv, with fires and power outages reported.
- The European Union condemned the assault and vowed on Friday to pressure Moscow; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged, 'We saw the world's response to the previous strike. But now, as Russia once again shows its utter disregard for words, we count on real action'.
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