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Russia's Major Drone Attack on Ukraine: 1.8M Casualties

2/25/2026

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On February 23, 2026, Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's power grid.
The assault involved hundreds of drones and missiles.
The conflict has led to about 1.8 million military casualties and nearly 15,000 verified civilian deaths.
The United States aid declines as European nations increase their assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Moscow for stalled peace talks.

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On February 23, 2026, Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's power grid.
The assault involved hundreds of drones and missiles.
The conflict has led to about 1.8 million military casualties and nearly 15,000 verified civilian deaths.
The United States aid declines as European nations increase their assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Moscow for stalled peace talks.