Kyiv, Ukraine, May 3, 2026 (AFP) - Russian strike kills one as Ukraine launches hundreds of drones

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2026-05-03

Russian strikes on southern Ukraine killed one person and wounded four, military officials said Sunday, as Russia reported shooting down more than 300 Ukrainian drones, some close to the key cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Russia has fired hundreds of drones on its neighbour almost nightly since its 2022 invasion, while Ukraine has carried out regular retaliatory attacks. Both countries have stepped up the use of drones in recent months. M......

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