Massive Russian Barrage Brings Heavy Civilian Losses Across Ukraine
Authorities said hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeted major cities in one of the most destructive attacks of 2026 so far.
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Authorities said hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeted major cities in one of the most destructive attacks of 2026 so far. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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- The European Union's highest court ruled on April 21, 2026 that Hungary's 2021 anti-LGBTQ law is discriminatory and conflicts with core EU values.
- Authorities said hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeted major cities in one of the most destructive attacks of 2026 so far.
- European leaders said on April 21, 2026 that a decision on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine could come within 24 hours after repair work on the Druzhba pipeline.
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