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  1. Welcomepublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November

    Barbara Tasch
    Live page editor

    Good morning and welcome to our coverage of the aerial attack Russia launched across Ukraine overnight.

    The strikes largely targeted energy infrastructure and emergency power cuts have been announced in three regions.

    Ukraine's foreign minister called it "one of the largest air attacks" overnight, saying missiles and drones were used against "critical infrastructure".

    Explosions and casualties have been reported in a few cities across the country.

    Stay with us as we bring you the latest news and analysis from the region.