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Russia Launches 165-Projectile Assault, Seven Lives Lost in Ukraine

2/2/2025

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On February 1, 2025, chaos erupted as Russia unleashed a devastating missile and drone barrage on Ukraine, launching 165 projectiles. Ukrainian defenders managed to intercept 56 drones and some missiles, yet tragedy struck when residential areas, including Poltava, were hit, claiming at least seven lives. The relentless assault intensifies as Russian forces push deeper into eastern Ukraine.

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On February 1, 2025, chaos erupted as Russia unleashed a devastating missile and drone barrage on Ukraine, launching 165 projectiles. Ukrainian defenders managed to intercept 56 drones and some missiles, yet tragedy struck when residential areas, including Poltava, were hit, claiming at least seven lives. The relentless assault intensifies as Russian forces push deeper into eastern Ukraine.