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Oct 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Russian strikes ignite fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
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Russian strikes ignited large fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. The strikes occurred as President Volodymyr Zelensky met European leaders for talks.
WHO: Russian forces
WHAT: Russian strikes ignited fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: The reason for the strikes was not reported.
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