Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.
Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing
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