Russia launches drone attacks on Odesa and Kharkiv, Ukraine officials say
Russia launched an overnight drone assault on Ukraine, targeting the southern port city of Odesa and the northeastern city of Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials said Friday. The strikes ignited several fires, damaged residential buildings and left at least one person dead.
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