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Russian Strikes Kill Nine, Ukraine Retaliates on Oil Facilities

11/16/2025

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Russian strikes in Ukraine killed nine and injured 53 in the past 24 hours, authorities say.
The attacks included three Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" missiles and 135 drones targeting Kyiv and other regions.
A drone struck a block of flats in eastern Kyiv, killing six and injuring dozens.
Ukraine retaliated with drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, triggering suspension of Novorossiysk exports.

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Russian strikes in Ukraine killed nine and injured 53 in the past 24 hours, authorities say.
The attacks included three Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" missiles and 135 drones targeting Kyiv and other regions.
A drone struck a block of flats in eastern Kyiv, killing six and injuring dozens.
Ukraine retaliated with drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, triggering suspension of Novorossiysk exports.