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Several killed in Russian drone strikes on Ukraine

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Russia fired more than 620 drones and long-range missiles overnight, killing at least six people in the latest wave of strikes, Ukraine said Saturday, adding that it was close to an agreement to receive more Patriot air-defence systems.

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  • Russian drone strikes targeted two neighbourhoods in Slovyansk, hitting a kindergarten and a hospital. 4s
  • Several apartment buildings and private houses were also damaged in the attack. 32s
  • The Russian military claims to have captured two more villages in the Donetsk region. 1m 4s
  • President Zelensky says Russia is using decoy drones to overwhelm Ukrainian air defences. 1m 25s
  • Ukraine is seeking more air-defence systems from allies to counter ongoing attacks. 1m 48s
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