Ukrainian drone strikes kill four in Russia; Zelensky says attack ‘entirely justified’
Ukrainian drone strikes resulted in the deaths of at least four people in Russia, according to Moscow-area authorities. This attack was a response to recent Russian missile and drone assaults on Ukraine, which had occurred shortly after a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Zelensky defended the strikes as justified, emphasizing the need for enhanced air defense for Ukraine.
- ▪Ukrainian drone strikes killed four people and wounded 12 in the Moscow area.
- ▪The strikes were in retaliation for Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine, which killed 52 people.
- ▪Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian responses to Russia's actions are entirely justified.
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- ▪ At least four people killed in Russia as Ukraine launches retaliatory strikes — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ At least four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills four in Russia — Japan Times
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A large barrage of Ukrainian airstrikes killed at least four people in Russia, Moscow-area authorities said on Sunday. Kyiv’s drone strike bombardment follows Russia’s multiday missile and drone attack on Ukraine earlier this week, which came just days after a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange brokered by President Donald Trump. Recommended Stories Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant as Iran war ceasefire tested Bishop Barron contemplates ‘paradox’ of ‘free exercise of religion’ in US ahead of Rededicate 250 London police arrest dozens during right-wing and pro-Palestinian protests The Ukrainian drone strikes on the Moscow area killed four people, wounded 12 others, and launched debris onto Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow, according to the Associated…
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