In brief
Overnight, Ukraine suffered a devastating assault from Russia, marked by over 470 drones and 47 missiles. President Zelensky reported nine fatalities and significant destruction, particularly in Kharkiv, where three districts were heavily impacted. The attacks have led to widespread power outages across the nation and raised concerns over civilian safety.
Nine people have been killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Russia launched more than 470 drones and 47 missiles in the 'brazen attack', he wrote in a post on Telegram.
Three districts of Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv, were hit by a massive drone attack which injured more than 30 people, including children. Photos posted online showed buildings and cars ablaze.
Power cuts are affecting a number of regions across the country, Ukraine's energy ministry said.
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