The assault occurred on Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday, forcing residents of the capital to seek shelter in subway stations. In the Sumy region, drones killed two men and wounded dozens, including three children, while footage recorded Kh-101 cruise missiles flying at low altitude over Poltava. Power cuts were implemented across parts of Kyiv to stabilize the energy grid after explosions damaged several districts before dawn.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russia Kills 11 in One of Largest Strikes on Ukraine
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Ukrainian energy infrastructure and military production plants were the primary targets of a wide-ranging offensive that hit several regions overnight. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported that at least 11 people died in the barrage, which he described as one of the largest ever launched against the country. The Russian Defence Ministry said the operation struck warehouses, port facilities and sea vessels in the Odesa region, while bomb disposal teams in Kyiv are currently neutralizing an unexploded Iskander 9M723 ballistic missile found in the Darnytskyi district.
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