At least 24 killed as Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine
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β’Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:32:08 +0000
π° What Happened
Ukraine says Russia launched a huge overnight attack with 130 drones and 48 cruise and ballistic missiles. Air defences shot down 161 targets. At least 24 people were killed across several regions. Four children died in the northern city of Pryluky. The strikes hit many parts of the country at once.
π The Backstory
Russia has attacked Ukraine's cities many times since the full invasion in February 2022. Each winter, strikes on power and heating systems grow more common. Ukraine keeps asking allies for more air defence systems. Heavy fighting also continues along the front line in the east. Millions of people have fled the country since the war began.
π― Why It Matters
These attacks kill ordinary people, including children, in their sleep. They also damage power and heating, making winters much harder for millions of families.
Ukraine says Russia launched a huge overnight attack with 130 drones and 48 cruise and ballistic missiles. Air defences shot down 161 targets. At least 24 people were killed across several regions. Four children died in the northern city of Pryluky. The strikes hit many parts of the country at once.
Russia has attacked Ukraine's cities many times since the full invasion in February 2022. Each winter, strikes on power and heating systems grow more common. Ukraine keeps asking allies for more air defence systems. Heavy fighting also continues along the front line in the east. Millions of people have fled the country since the war began.
These attacks kill ordinary people, including children, in their sleep. They also damage power and heating, making winters much harder for millions of families.