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In retaliation, Russia launched another barrage of missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Over the weekend, Moscow alone launched nearly 480 drones and dozens of missiles, resulting in at least 10 civilian deaths and over 50 injuries. Ukrainian defenses intercepted a significant portion of these attacks but suffered the loss of a Ukrainian F-16 pilot who downed seven targets before his aircraft was hit.
President Zelensky has urged Western allies to expedite the provision of advanced air defense systems, especially Patriot missile batteries, to safeguard Ukrainian cities from the relentless assaults.