Russia launches massive missile-drone attack on Ukraine amid peace talks

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Firstpost•06/12/2025
Russia launches massive missile-drone attack on Ukraine amid peace talks
- •Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, one of the largest in months, hitting 29 sites and injuring at least eight people.
- •Ukraine's air force reported intercepting 585 of 653 drones and 30 of 51 missiles launched by Russia.
- •Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that energy facilities and a train station were the primary targets of the Russian strikes.
- •The attacks occurred as US/Trump advisors and Ukrainian officials held a third day of peace talks aimed at a postwar security framework.
- •Ukraine reportedly struck Russia's Ryazan Oil Refinery, while Russia claimed to shoot down 116 Ukrainian drones over its territory.
Why It Matters: Russia's attacks during peace talks undermine efforts for a peaceful resolution.
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