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Ukraine Reports 103 Casualties from Russian Drone Attacks Across 26 Locations

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Ukraine reported 103 casualties from Russian drone attacks across 26 locations in the past day, with the most significant impact in Kirovohrad and Volyn oblasts. The attacks targeted critical infrastructure and residential areas, with over 360 drones striking key locations.

In Kirovohrad Oblast, 3 deaths and 6 injuries were reported following a major drone strike, while Volyn Oblast saw 6 deaths and 12 injuries after a drone crash in Lutsk. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast also reported 3 deaths and 3 injuries from Russian attacks, with additional casualties in Kyiv and Kherson.

The attacks highlight ongoing Russian escalation in Ukraine, with President Zelensky noting the use of 850 Shahed-type drones since October 14. Ukraine's Air Force neutralized 536 drones, but Russian attacks continue to target infrastructure and civilian areas, raising concerns about the war's intensity and impact on civilian populations.

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  1. kyiv-independent — Russian attacks kill at least 17, injure 67 across Ukraine, as drone waves wreak havoc in central, western oblasts ·
  2. daily-maverick — Russia arrests Swedish man it says planned ‘terrorist acts’ for Ukraine ·
  3. the-hill — Ukraine resuming attacks on Russian oil refineries ·

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