Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, killing at least eight

Moscow launched nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine within 24 hours in one of its biggest-ever daytime attacks, killing at least eight people and damaging a UNESCO heritage site in Lviv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday slammed Moscow's "absolute depravity" and said Russia "has no intention of actually ending this war".

24 Mar, 20:15 — 24 Mar, 20:23

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This massive drone attack signifies a significant escalation in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, demonstrating a sustained effort to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses. The targeting of civilian areas and a UNESCO heritage site underscores the humanitarian and cultural impact of the conflict.

Key entitiesRussia Ukraine Lviv Volodymyr Zelensky UNESCO

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Russia launched nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine within 24 hours
The attacks resulted in at least eight deaths
A UNESCO heritage site in Lviv was damaged
More than 40 people were reported injured, including five children

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Russia fired nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours

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At least eight people were killed in the attacks

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A UNESCO heritage site in Lviv was hit

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More than 40 people were reported injured, including five children

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Ukrainian President Zelensky's statement on Russia's intentions and the need for more pressure

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France 24High7h ago

Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, killing at least eight

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ukrinformMixed7h ago

Zelensky on massive attack: Russia not seeking to end war, more pressure needed

Russia has been carrying out drone attacks on Ukraine virtually around the clock, with more than 40 people reported injured so far, including five children.

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First report: France 24 · 24 Mar, 20:15|Full coverage: 5 · 2h|Window: 2h

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France 2424 Mar, 20:15First to report

Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, killing at least eight

hvg24 Mar, 20:17

Nappal is támadták Ukrajnát az oroszok, Lvivben találat érte az UNESCO világörökségi helyszínét - videó

ukrinform24 Mar, 20:23

Zelensky on massive attack: Russia not seeking to end war, more pressure needed

danas24 Mar, 20:46

Rusija napala Ukrajinu sa skoro 1.000 dronova u poslednjih 24 sata

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observador24 Mar, 22:30Latest update

O plano da ferrovia ucraniana para lidar com ataques russos

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The narrative shifted from reporting on ongoing attacks to emphasizing the unprecedented scale and intensity of the drone assault, highlighting its devastating human and cultural cost.

Initial AttacksMarch 24, 2026, morning

Russia began launching drone attacks, some occurring during daytime hours.

Massive Scale RevealedMarch 24, 2026, evening

The scale of the attack became clear, with nearly 1,000 drones launched in 24 hours, causing multiple casualties and damage.

International Condemnation and Ukrainian ResponseMarch 24, 2026, evening

Ukrainian President Zelensky commented on Russia's intentions, calling for increased pressure.

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Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, killing at least eight

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Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, killing at least eight

Zelensky on massive attack: Russia not seeking to end war, more pressure needed

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Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, killing at least eight

Nappal is támadták Ukrajnát az oroszok, Lvivben találat érte az UNESCO világörökségi helyszínét - videó

Zelensky on massive attack: Russia not seeking to end war, more pressure needed

Rusija napala Ukrajinu sa skoro 1.000 dronova u poslednjih 24 sata

O plano da ferrovia ucraniana para lidar com ataques russos

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