Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support
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September 4, 2025

Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support

By By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press 

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine overnight, authorities said Wednesday, as Ukraine’s president and European leaders pressed on with talks on how to strengthen Ukrainian defenses and boost as-yet unsuccessful U.S.-led peace efforts.

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