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Russia's Deadly Drone Strike Escalates Tensions in Ukraine

12/25/2025

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A massive drone attack by Russia on Ukraine caused at least three deaths, including two police officers, in southern Moscow.
The incident followed the killing of a Russian general earlier in the week.
Ukraine's military reported a withdrawal from the eastern town of Siversk near Bakhmut, a pre-war population of 10,000.
Despite calls for a Christmas ceasefire from Pope Leo, Russia has continued its offensive operations.

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Story summary

A massive drone attack by Russia on Ukraine caused at least three deaths, including two police officers, in southern Moscow.
The incident followed the killing of a Russian general earlier in the week.
Ukraine's military reported a withdrawal from the eastern town of Siversk near Bakhmut, a pre-war population of 10,000.
Despite calls for a Christmas ceasefire from Pope Leo, Russia has continued its offensive operations.