Local authorities reported that nearly 360 drones entered Kirovohrad Oblast in the largest attack on the region since the invasion began, hitting at least 26 locations over 10 hours. The overall campaign utilized at least 400 Geran-2 and 80 Geran-4/5 jet-drones. Zelenskyy attributed the escalation to a reduction in sanctions and pressure from the US, urging partners for more stable air defense support.
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Russia Launches 850 Drones in Largest Strike on Kirovohrad Region Since War Began
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Six people were killed as waves of drones struck dozens of cities and communities across Ukraine over a 24 hour period. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that more than 850 aircraft targeted the country until 9 a.m. on Oct. 15, causing fatalities in Kropyvnytskyi and the Dnipropetrovsk region. The assault hit railway networks, data centers, and power grids in southern, central, and western regions, leading to large fires and electricity outages in Chornomorsk and Rivne.
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