The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched a massive air attack overnight into Thursday, August 21, using 614 drones and missiles.

Of those, the air force said it had shot down or suppressed 577 of them.

The majority of the attack came via drones, the air force said, with 574 launched by Russia. The rest of the attack was ballistic or cruise missiles.

The latest intense air attack comes as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for a peace summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin , following his own meetings with both leaders.

Russia has rejected Ukraine's demand for a ceasefire before peace talks.

This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.

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