16 civilians killed, 86 wounded in Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, Kherson hardest hit
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Kateryna Hodunova
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Summary
At least 16 people were killed and 86 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, with Kherson Oblast suffering the highest number of civilian casualties. Russian forces launched 293 drones, 264 of which were intercepted, while 24 drones struck 11 locations and falling debris was recorded at 12 sites. The attacks targeted residential areas, including a multi-story building in Kherson.
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Russian forces carried out several attacks across southern Kherson Oblast throughout the day, including on the city of Kherson, which lies on the banks of the Dnipro River opposite the Russian-occupied part of the region.
The Air Force said Russia launched 293 drones, 264 of which were intercepted. At least 24 drones struck 11 locations, while falling debris was recorded at 12 sites.
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