Ukraine Launches Drone Strike Against Russia, Warns Britain of Retaliation
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On Saturday night, Ukraine fired some 822 drones towards Russia, with 600 aiming for Moscow, according to its regional governor, who said the Russian capital had suffered "one of the most massive drone attacks in recent memory". Seven deaths were reported across Russia.
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ABC NewsRussia continued its own long-range strike campaign against Ukrainian cities overnight. Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 147 drones of various types in its latest barrage, of which 111 were shot down or otherwise suppressed.
Washington ExaminerRussia’s attack comes after Ukraine launched one of its largest drone strikes of the war over the weekend, launching over 600 drones at Russia. Russian air defenses reportedly shot down over 200 Ukrainian drones between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Associated PressAlso, three people were killed and three others were wounded over the past day in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Sumy region, including drone strikes and an explosive device blast, Ukraine’s National Police said.
Washington TimesAlso, three people were killed and three others were wounded over the past day in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Sumy region, including drone strikes and an explosive device blast, Ukraine’s National Police said.
ReutersRussian missile attack kills 10 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say - Reuters Russian missile attack kills 10 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say Reuters
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The overnight attack started a fire at a warehouse of Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer, in an industrial zone. Ukraine has repeatedly targeted the company’s depots, which it says help supply the Russian military.
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Associated PressThe overnight attack started a fire at a warehouse of Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer, in an industrial zone. Ukraine has repeatedly targeted the company’s depots, which it says help supply the Russian military.
Washington TimesThe overnight attack started a fire at a warehouse of Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer, in an industrial zone. Ukraine has repeatedly targeted the company’s depots, which it says help supply the Russian military.
BBC NewsUkraine has repeatedly targeted the company, known as Russia's version of Amazon, and says that seven out of 10 of the largest Wildberries logistics centres have been "disabled".
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Russia’s strike on Ukraine comes amid a reported increase in attacks against civilian locations. Private houses, a post office, and retail shopping locations were all reportedly damaged in the attack.
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ABC NewsUkraine has been significantly expanding its long-range strikes deep into Russia in recent months, with prime targets including urban centers, fuel processing facilities, logistics hubs and military sites.
BBC NewsMoscow has intensified missile attacks across Ukraine in recent weeks, with Kyiv also stepping up drone strikes deep inside Russia. Both warring sides accuse each other of targeting civilians.
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Hatton contributed from Lisbon, Portugal. Follow the AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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Associated PressHatton contributed from Lisbon, Portugal. Follow the AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
Washington TimesHatton reported from Lisbon, Portugal. Brian Melley in London contributed. Follow the AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine - Reuters Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine Reuters
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BBC NewsPublished Russia has accused the UK of "deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis" following confirmation that British-made drones had been used in strikes on targets in Russia.
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“Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, and we are committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion,” a British defense spokesperson said.
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BBC NewsThe UK, they added, was "committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's illegal invasion".
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British newspaper The Sunday Times reported that two U.K. companies made drones used by Ukraine to hit Russia.
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BBC NewsBuilt by two separate British companies, the drones in question have been used inside Russia in widespread and successful targeting of military and industrial targets, including refineries and warehouses of the online retailer Wildberries.
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01 ABC News The drones were among 791 Ukrainian craft reported downed by the Russian Defense Ministry overnight.
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02 Associated Press The warring countries are locked in an escalating duel of long-range aerial strikes as fighting on the roughly 1,250-kilometer (780-mile) front line in eastern and southern Ukraine is restricted by large numbers of drones and ground robots threatening troop movements, analysts say.
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03 Washington Times The warring countries are locked in an escalating duel of long-range aerial strikes. Fighting on the roughly 1,250-kilometer (780-mile) front line in eastern and southern Ukraine is restricted by large numbers of drones and ground robots threatening troop movements, and neither side is making significant battlefield progress, analysts say.
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04 PBS NewsHour Ukraine's state energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week Ukraine is developing its own ballistic missile and collaborating with Europe on anti-ballistic defenses.
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05 Washington Examiner “As of now, 10 people have been reported killed,” said Zelensky. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Many people have been injured and are receiving all necessary medical care. First responders have already extinguished the fire, and all emergency and response services continue working at the site. All the circumstances of this tragedy are being established.”
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06 BBC News "In doing so, the United Kingdom is acting as an accomplice and co-perpetrator of the bloody crimes and terrorist attacks," the Russian Embassy to the UK wrote in a statement.
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