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Eight Dead in Russian Strikes on Ukraine: Officials

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Eight people, including two boys and a girl, died in attacks near Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported over 70 missiles and 280 drones were used.

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Eight Dead in Russian Strikes on Ukraine: Officials

A six-year-old girl and two boys aged 11 and 17 were among the eight killed in a village near Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine's central city. Eight people including two boys and a girl died during Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, according to local officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported over 70 missiles and more than 280 drones were used in the strikes. The worst attack occurred near Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih.

Eight Dead in Russian Strikes on Ukraine, Officials Say

Eight people, including two children, have died in a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, according to local officials. The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday, with the Ukrainian military reporting multiple strikes on the cities of Kyiv and Poltava. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Wednesday that Russia had been preparing for a 'massive attack', urging people to heed air raid alerts. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for increased support for Ukraine.

Two Children Among Eight Dead in Russian Strikes on Ukraine

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Two Children Among Seven Dead in Russian Strikes on Ukraine, Officials Say

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Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeks 30,000 Extra North Korean Troops for Ukraine War

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Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeks 30,000 Extra North Korean Troops for Ukraine War

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Russia Strikes Drone Demonstration Near Kyiv, Killing 10

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Russia Hits Drone Demonstration Near Kyiv, Killing 10

A drone strike on a defense event near Kyiv, Ukraine, killed 10 people and injured around 100, a day after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with US officials. The strike also targeted a Wildberries warehouse in St. Petersburg. The event, which showcased aerial defense technologies, was attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defense industry. The strike is the latest in a series of attacks on various sites in Ukraine, including power supplies in five separate regions.

Russia Hits Drone Demonstration Near Kyiv, Killing 10

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