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strikeAug 16, 2026

Ukraine kills at least 6 people in Russia after launching one of the largest aerial assaults of war

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Ukraine kills at least 6 people in Russia after launching one of the largest aerial assaults of war Ukraine on Sunday launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia since the start of the war, firing hundreds of drones and killing at least six people.

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  • Anthony BlairBy Anthony Blair

    Ukraine kills at least 6 people in Russia after launching one of the largest aerial assaults of war Published Aug. 16, 2026, 9:35 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.Add The New York Post on Google Ukraine on Sunday launched one of its largest aerial attacks o…

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