Russian forces launched 425 drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight, including 396 Shahed-type and other strike drones, and 29 missiles (4 Iskander-M, 20 Kh-101, 4 Iskander-K, 1 Kh-59/69). Ukrainian forces downed 367 drones and 25 missiles.
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Russian forces launched 425 drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight on February 16-17
Ukrainian forces downed 367 drones and 25 missiles
Russia launched 4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, 4 Iskander-K cruise missiles, 20 Kh-101 cruise missiles, one Х-59/69-type cruise missile and 396 long-range drones at Ukraine
Russia launched 29 missiles and 396 drones in attacks that killed at least four people, wounded others and cut power to tens of thousands in southern Ukraine
Russian troops fired 29 missiles of various types and nearly 400 UAVs at Ukraine on the night of 17 February
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