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strikeAug 16, 2026

Ukraine, Russia exchange overnight strikes, claiming 12 more lives

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Ukraine, Russia exchange overnight strikes, claiming 12 more lives

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  • currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Agence France-Presse

    At least 12 people were killed overnight into Sunday when Russia and Ukraine continued to exchange waves of drone and missile attacks against civilian infrastructure on both sides. With fighting at the front at a near standstill and talks frozen, the warring countries have signif…

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