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Russian strikes on Ukraine's power grid kill at least seven

Russia launched a large overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine that killed at least seven people, including a child, officials said. President Zelenskyy said energy infrastructure in and around Kyiv was the main target. Russia's Defense Ministry said it struck power plants and other energy facilities; Russia denies targeting civilians. Casualty figures have changed through the day.

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