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Russia Launches New Drone Wave at Kyiv and Western Ukraine

Original: KYIV POST: New Russian Drone Wave Targets Kyiv and Western Ukraine After Deadly Strikes on Putin’s Birthday https://www.

Russian jet-powered drones targeted Kyiv, Lutsk and other Ukrainian cities in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, according to the Kyiv Post. The renewed attacks came after deadly Ukrainian strikes that coincided with Vladimir Putin's birthday, prompting expectations of retaliation. Commenters are watching whether the escalation signals a widening cycle of strikes between the two countries.

Why now: The strikes mark an escalation following attacks timed to Putin's birthday, raising fears of further retaliation.

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• KYIV POST: New Russian Drone Wave Targets Kyiv and Western Ukraine After Deadly Strikes on Putin’s Birthday https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86403 Russian jet-powered drones threatened Kyiv, Lutsk and other Ukrainian cities in the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 8. The renewed… · ukrdef@mstdn.social · 2

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