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Russia's 660-Drone Barrage Hits Dnipro, Ukraine Strikes Yekaterinburg

4/26/2026

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Russia launched an overnight barrage of over 660 drones and missiles that struck Dnipro, killing four and wounding dozens.
Ukraine launched its longest-range drone attacks, striking Yekaterinburg about 1,000 miles from the front line.
Officials recovered two bodies from a building hit in Dnipro.
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged partners to act quickly and strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.
Ukraine’s air force reported downing 580 drones and 30 missiles during the attack.

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Russia launched an overnight barrage of over 660 drones and missiles that struck Dnipro, killing four and wounding dozens.
Ukraine launched its longest-range drone attacks, striking Yekaterinburg about 1,000 miles from the front line.
Officials recovered two bodies from a building hit in Dnipro.
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged partners to act quickly and strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.
Ukraine’s air force reported downing 580 drones and 30 missiles during the attack.