Russia pounds Ukraine in deadly strikes killing 28, including children

abc.net.au·2026-10-07T16:24:35.000Z
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The article describes a large Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine that killed at least 28 people, including children, and destroyed a residential building in Pryluky. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the attack happened on Putin's birthday, calling it a symbolic and cruel strike meant to terrorize civilians. It reports on the damage to infrastructure, the response of emergency workers, and Ukraine's efforts to defend itself with limited air defense systems.

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