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Fatal Russian drone strike devastates Ukrainian residential block

In a devastating escalation of drone warfare, Russian forces launched 81 drones across Ukraine, killing four people in Sumy and targeting critical infrastructure. The attack included Iranian-made Shahed drones.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: Deadly drone strikes hit nuclear plant and refinery

In a significant escalation of cross-border warfare, Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive yet into Russian territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and toddler, while successfully targeting strategic installations including an oil refinery and nuclear facility. The unprecedented barrage of over 100 drones marks a dramatic intensification of the conflict, drawing international attention as both nations continue their almost daily exchanges of attacks.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Ukraine says its drones struck Russian oil site, electronics plant

In a significant escalation, Ukraine launched a coordinated drone strike deep inside Russian territory, successfully targetting one of Russia's largest oil refineries, critical power infrastructure, and a military electronics facility.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Deadly Russian strike near Kyiv kills two as Trump threatens sanctions

A deadly Russian drone attack near Kyiv has claimed two lives and injured others, as tensions escalate amid potential peace negotiations and Trump's threats of increased sanctions against Moscow.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Deadly Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: Baby among 25 wounded

A devastating Russian double-tap attack combining drones and missiles struck Zaporizhzhia on Thursday, killing one and wounding 25 people - including a two-month-old baby and four rescue workers. Emergency services battled the aftermath of the strategic strike that targeted both civilians and first responders in this key southern Ukrainian city.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Vladimir Putin vows more 'destruction' for Ukraine following Kazan drone attack

The strike on Kazan was the latest in a series of escalating aerial attacks in the nearly three-year conflict.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published