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NATO warplanes were scrambled as Vladimir Putin’s bombers launched an enormous blitz on Ukraine.
The Russian tyrant launched 93 missiles and 200 drones overnight in a strike at it energy infrastructure that could leave half the country without power.
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Some 11 of the missiles were downed by F-16 planes, provided by the West, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed.
A massive Russian onslaught had been expected but there were no immediate reports of the fearsome medium range ballistic missile Oreshnik being deployed, as had been predicted.
Instead, Ukraine was hit with Iskander, Kalibr, Kinzhal missiles and Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drones.
Parts of Kyiv have now lost power with the city’s underground rail having stopped running.
Energy minister German Galushchenko said: “’The enemy continues its terror.
“Once again, [the power sector][ throughout Ukraine is under massive attack.
“Energy workers are taking all necessary measures to minimise the negative consequences for the power system.
“As soon as the safety situation allows, the damage caused will be clarified.”
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