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Poland responds to Russian drone attack on Ukraine power plants

The Telegraph — March 29, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: Poland scrambled fighter jets to the Ukraine border in response to 99 Russian drones and missiles targeting thermal power plants. Three DTEK plants were hit, with severe damage reported. Ukrenergo confirmed damage to thermal and hydropower plants. The Russian assault affected 10 regions, damaging power stations and homes, injuring several. The air force destroyed 84 air targets, including 58 drones and 26 missiles.

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    Russian attacks in Ukraine escalate, causing civilian casualties (The Guardian)
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    Attack on Russian factory linked to Iranian drones injures 12 (The Daily Beast)
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    Ukrainian drones target Russian facilities in Tatarstan, causing injuries (Kyiv Post)
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    Drone attack in Tatarstan injures people, targets industrial site (Metro.co.uk)
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    Russian attacks in Ukraine escalate, causing casualties and destruction (The Guardian)
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    Ukraine intercepts and destroys 18 Russian missiles and drones (Kyiv Post)
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    Ukraine energy firm hit, France sends aid, Europe on edge (The Guardian)
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    Zelensky denies Putin's claims; Russia attacks Ukraine infrastructure (The Independent)
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