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Russian Drone Strikes Kindergarten - At Least One Killed, Others Wounded

A Russian drone struck a kindergarten in Ukraine killing at least one person and injuring others, officials say, highlighting a deadly escalation that endangers civilians and complicates fragile diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire.

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6 - People killed in large Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine

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"These are days of destiny" — Vice President JD Vance

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