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Ukrainian Strike Kills 8; Russian Drone Attack Claims 15

6/18/2025

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Ukrainian forces unleashed a powerful strike on a Russian convoy near Makiivka with a U.S.-supplied HIMARS, claiming the lives of eight servicemen and injuring twelve. This successful attack underscores the weapon's critical role in the ongoing conflict. In a tragic turn, a Russian drone assault on Kyiv left 15 dead and 124 injured, intensifying the region's turmoil.

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Ukrainian forces unleashed a powerful strike on a Russian convoy near Makiivka with a U.S.-supplied HIMARS, claiming the lives of eight servicemen and injuring twelve. This successful attack underscores the weapon's critical role in the ongoing conflict. In a tragic turn, a Russian drone assault on Kyiv left 15 dead and 124 injured, intensifying the region's turmoil.