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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Illia Novikov

Russia bombards Ukraine as over 100 drones fired overnight

  • Ukrainian officials reported at least 10 civilians killed and 38 injured, including three children, in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours.
  • Russia launched over 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, intensifying aerial strikes after more than three years of conflict.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched approximately 1,270 drones, 39 missiles, and nearly 1,000 glide bombs at Ukraine in the past week.
  • Ukraine is seeking increased military assistance from the US and Europe, with President Zelenskyy announcing deals to boost drone production to "hundreds of thousands" more this year.
  • The Kremlin dismissed its Transport Minister, Roman Starovoyt, following widespread flight disruptions at Russian airports attributed to Ukrainian drone threats.

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