Russia unleashes massive overnight attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue

A Ukrainian FPV drone operator from the third assault brigade, pilots an FPV drone (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after US and Ukrainian officials said they will meet for a third day of talks on Saturday.

Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching attack, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and came as Ukraine marked Armed Forces Day, the country’s air force said on Saturday morning.