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    UK to send missiles to help Ukraine after Russia's 'biggest aerial barrage' of war kills at least 22 civilians

    by John Dunne Dec 29, 2023 3 minutes
    Source: via REUTERS

    The UK is sending hundreds of air defence missiles to Ukraine following Vladimier Putin's "latest wave of murderous airstrikes," Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.

    Russia launched 122 missiles and 36 drones against Ukrainian targets, killing at least 22 civilians in what military officials said was the biggest aerial barrage of the invasion so far.

    Rishi Sunak joined international condemnation of Russian President Mr Putin on Friday after Russia launched the massive aerial barrage against Ukraine.

    The Ukrainian air force intercepted 87 of the missiles and 27 of

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