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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Overnight Russia-Ukraine strikes kill three, injure 21
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes, killing three people and injuring 21. Russian officials said a Ukrainian drone attack they called “massive” targeted oil facilities, an Ozon logistics center in St. Petersburg and a VK data center in the Leningrad region.
WHO: Russia and Ukraine; Russian officials reported the Ukrainian drone targets.
WHAT: Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes, killing three people and injuring 21.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: Russia and Ukraine
WHY: The reason for the exchange of strikes was not reported.
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