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Russia strikes Kharkiv with Banderol, kills 5, injures 61 across Ukraine

Russia launched 205 attack drones overnight, including 49 jet-powered ones, targeting Kharkiv and other areas, killing 5 and injuring 61. The strike continues Russia's sustained aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities, with no reported change in tactics or targets. The high drone volume indicates ongoing attritional warfare, with civilian casualties underscoring the humanitarian toll.

Kyiv Independentabout 6 hours agoUA, RUengCredibility 70%View source

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Mosaic Score7.9

Model confidence0.9

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.7

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#drone strikes #civilian casualties #aerial campaign #Russia-Ukraine war #Kharkiv

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Kharkiv

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Russia Increases Jet-Propelled Drone Use, Ukraine Interception Rate Drops

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↑ escalating·7 signals·RU, UAScore 6.1

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