Event Brief
Russian drone and missile strikes wound 30+ in Ukraine
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Summary: Russian officials said hundreds of drones and nearly two dozen missiles wounded more than 30 people overnight.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Launched hundreds of drones and nearly two dozen missiles at Ukraine, wounding more than 30 people
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 4:49 AM ET
WHERE: Odesa, Ukraine
WHY: Russia carried out the overnight drone and missile attacks.
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