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Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
NPR News Sunday 16 August 2026, 10:12 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.(Image credit: Francisco Seco)

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.

(Image credit: Francisco Seco)

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