Ukrainian Air Force repelled a massive air attack by Russia, shooting down 58 out of 67 long-range drones launched overnight. Debris from a downed drone was found near Ukraine’s parliament building in Kyiv. The attack spanned 11 regions, with no immediate reports of casualties. The bombardment follows a week of attacks, including a missile strike in Poltava that killed 55 and wounded 328. Ukrainian forces continued strikes, while Russia seized a village in Donetsk region. President Zelenskyy called for help conducting long-range strikes into Russia. He met with Italian Prime Minister Meloni to discuss peace plans. Three people were killed in artillery shelling in eastern Ukraine. Zelenskyy rejected calls for a ceasefire, stating Putin had not respected earlier agreements. Russia declared a state of emergency in Voronezh after a drone attack sparked fires. The Ministry of Defence said Russian troops seized a village in eastern Ukraine. Zelenskyy called on the US to allow Ukrainian forces to use long-range weapons. The situation remains tense, with ongoing conflicts and calls for international support to end the war.
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