Russian strikes kill civilians, injure dozens across Ukraine — SkimNews
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- Russian forces launched 332 drones and missiles in an overnight barrage across Ukraine, killing at least 8 civilians and injuring nearly 60, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
- Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting or neutralising 293 of the 332 projectiles — roughly 88%, leaving about 39 that penetrated defenses to cause the civilian toll.
- The strikes spanned multiple locations across Ukraine in what the source describes as the latest wave of attacks on civilian areas.
- The barrage reflects an escalating tempo of overnight drone and missile salvos that Ukraine's defenders face repeatedly.
Why it matters: Even with an 88% interception rate — 293 of 332 — roughly 39 Russian drones and missiles still got through, enough to kill 8 civilians and injure nearly 60 in a single night, underscoring the limits of air defense and the persistent civilian cost of the campaign.
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