Putin’s forces launch daylight drone assault on Ukrainian city, over 400 drones deployed
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 04:06 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Independent reports a new offensive by Russian forces involving more than 400 drones launched in broad daylight against a Ukrainian city. The raid caused significant damage and civilian disruption, marking an escalation in the war’s aerial campaign.
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