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Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period

Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured.

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The recent drone assault marks the largest single-day attack recorded, highlighting a substantial increase in aerial operations.

Key infrastructure and residential areas were impacted, raising concerns about the resilience of urban defenses against such high volumes of drone strikes.

The implications for operational capacity in the region are significant, necessitating a reassessment of defensive strategies and resource allocation.

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Primary source BBC World
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First published 2026-03-24T18:12:36.000Z

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Update at 19:38 UTC on 2026-03-24

EuroNews reported In one of its largest attacks since the beginning of the all-out war, Russia launched almost 1,000 drones against Ukraine, targeting all regions, including Western Ukraine.

Sources: EuroNews

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