Russia Uses Nuclear-Capable Missile in Major Ukraine Barrage

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using a large mix of drones and missiles. Ukrainian air defense forces said one of the weapons was a nuclear-capable missile. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the details on Friday morning. It said the attack included 242 drones and 36 missiles. Officials did not specify the exact model of the nuclear-capable missile used. Such weapons are designed to carry nuclear warheads but can also be fitted with conventional explosives. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the incoming threats. They shot down 226 drones and 36 missiles, according to the military statement. The large-scale strike targeted energy and other critical infrastructure across several regions. The attack caused power outages and damage.