Sun Mar 09 11:04:52 UTC 2025: ## Deepest Drone Strike Yet on Russia as Ukraine Repels Overnight Attack
**Moscow/Kyiv, March 9** – A series of significant developments marked another day in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Russia claimed to have retaken the village of Lebedevka in its Kursk region and seized the Ukrainian village of Novenke in Sumy, near the border. However, Ukraine launched a drone strike deep into Russian territory, hitting an industrial facility in Chuvashia, approximately 1,300km from the border – the furthest such attack to date. No casualties were reported.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s air defenses successfully intercepted 73 out of 119 Russian drones launched in an overnight assault. President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine’s commitment to engaging in constructive talks with US representatives in Saudi Arabia on Monday. Separately, reports emerged of discussions between a Trump special envoy and Ukrainian officials regarding a potential framework for ending the conflict, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Australia’s consideration of joining a coalition supporting Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned against appeasement towards Russia, citing its devastating consequences in Ukraine.
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