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Russia's Massive Drone Strike Hits Ukrainian Energy, NATO Responds

2/8/2026

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Russia launched a significant attack on Ukrainian energy facilities.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) jets scrambled.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the overnight assault involved over 400 drones and 40 missiles against power plants and infrastructure.
Emergency power cuts occurred across Ukraine.
U.S.-led peace talks aim to end the war by June, with trilateral talks expected next week.

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Russia launched a significant attack on Ukrainian energy facilities.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) jets scrambled.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the overnight assault involved over 400 drones and 40 missiles against power plants and infrastructure.
Emergency power cuts occurred across Ukraine.
U.S.-led peace talks aim to end the war by June, with trilateral talks expected next week.