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Fire and smoke raises above the city center following Russia's drone attack in Lviv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

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Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

Russia is reporting that it has shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack across its regions and Crimea. Russia’s Defense Ministry says its air defenses downed 389 drones over 13 regions and the Crimean Peninsula. The attack highlights Ukraine’s growing long-range drone capability. It follows a Russian barrage on Tuesday that Ukraine says hits civilian areas with almost 1,000 drones and 34 missiles. Ukrainian officials say at least six people died and about 50 were hurt. Regional officials in Russia report fires and power disruptions.