A massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine killed at least three and injured over 30, according to President Zelensky. He described it as a deliberate strategy to intimidate civilians and destroy infrastructure. Ukraine's air force reported 619 drones and missiles launched, while Russia claimed its strike targeted military-industrial facilities. Russia also reported casualties from a Ukrainian drone attack on the Saratov region, a claim countered by Ukraine's targeting of an oil refinery. The BBC could not independently verify claims from both sides. This escalation follows recent cross-border drone attacks and heightened tensions after airspace violations by Russian jets near NATO members.

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