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October 7, 2026
Russian Strikes Kill at Least 21 in Kyiv and Other Regions
- At least 21 civilians, including four children, have been killed in a series of Russian strikes across Kyiv and other regions, with around 60 wounded.
- President Zelensky warned that Ukraine anticipated the attack, highlighting the ongoing challenges in countering Russian ballistic missiles and drones.
- The strikes coincide with Russian President Putin's birthday, and Ukraine is urgently seeking additional air defense support to combat the escalating aerial assaults.
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- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Two dead in Kyiv as Zelensky warns of massive incoming Russian attackOct 7, 2026 at 4:31 AM · Independent
- Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 15 as Putin celebrates 74th birthdayOct 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM · Independent
- Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 21 in a major attack that Kyiv saw comingOct 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM · NBC