URGENT: Russia Launches Devastating Missile and Drone Attack, Five Killed in Latest Escalation.

Breaking News: Russia Launches Devastating Missile and Drone Attack, Five Killed in Latest Escalation At least five people have been killed and tens of thousands left without power after a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight. The strikes targeted the western region of Lviv, with four members of one family, including a 15-year-old girl, killed by a strike in the village of Lapaivka. The attacks also hit Zaporizhzhia, where one person died. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 50 missiles and around 500 attack drones. Ukraine's air force confirmed a combined total of 549 strikes. Lviv endured several hours of strikes, leading to the suspension of public transport services and the cutting of electrical supplies. Poland scrambled fighter jets to ensure the safety of its airspace, with Allied Nato aircraft also deployed. This is one of the most intense attacks on Ukraine in recent months, causing widespread destruction and disruption. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Ukraine's President Zelensky has vowed to respond to the attack, but details of any potential countermeasures are yet to be announced. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*