Ukraine War, Day 1,186 :: Overnight, Russia launched 298 drones and 69 missiles — including ballistic missiles — at 22 locations, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. At least 12 people were killed.

Kyiv Post :: ‘Putin Must Be Forced to Think About Ending War’: President Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions after record strike

BBC

Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine, with the highest number of drones and missiles launched in a single night yet.

At least 12 people, including three children, were killed and dozens injured, Ukrainian officials said.

The attack was the second large-scale assault on the country in 48 hours, coming a day after the Ukrainian capital Kyiv suffered one of the heaviest assaults since the start of the Russian invasion.

Saturday’s overnight strikes come as Russia ignores calls for a ceasefire.

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