Russia launches deadliest drone and missile attack in months, killing 17 in Ukraine
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Russia's Deadly Drone and Missile Strike Hits UkraineAt least 17 killed in multiple cities; Ukraine intercepted over 600 drones amid ongoing intense conflict on April 15-16, 2026.
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- Heavy drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and other locations, resulting in significant casualties and damage.
- Among the fatalities was a 12-year-old boy in Kyiv, with dozens more injured and residential buildings collapsing in central districts.
- Ukraine's air force reported 659 drones and 44 cruise and ballistic missiles launched by Russia in 24 hours, intercepting most of them.
- Officials called for increased sanctions pressure on Russia and expedited release of a €90 billion EU loan to support Ukraine's defense and economy.
All decisions required to increase pressure on the aggressor must be unblocked now.— Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, on X
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