Russia pounds Ukraine with 'massive' attack in 'hellish' night

17/11/2024 13:53 France 24

Russia on Sunday pummelled Ukraine with a "massive" aerial barrage of missiles and drones, killing at least nine people across the country in the largest attack in months that Kyiv called "hellish." Details by Eliza Herbert.

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