Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack ahead of Geneva talks with US

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By ILLIA NOVIKOVFebruary 26, 2026 at 01:23 PM

Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack ahead of Geneva talks with US

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On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Russia launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, ahead of planned talks between Kyiv and the US in Geneva. The overnight strikes on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia injured nine people and damaged a high-rise residential building and two shopping centers, as reported by the State Emergency Service and local authorities. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine. The attack occurred the day after Ukrainian soldiers were photographed firing at a Russian drone on the frontline in the Donetsk region.

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State Emergency Service 40% 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade ×250% Druzhkivka 50% Donetsk region 50% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 60% United States 60% Zaporizhzhia ×370% Russia ×490% Ukraine ×790%

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ukraine-russia conflict 90% aerial attack 80% drone strike 70% geneva talks 60% military attack 50% cyber warfare 40%

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