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Civilian Deaths Spike; Family Killed, 79 Russian Drones Downed

6/23/2026

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UN report says civilian deaths in Ukraine hit the highest total since April 2022.
A Russian drone strike on a Sumy home killed a 36-year-old man, his 13-year-old son and a 73-year-old woman, wounding two.
Ukraine’s air force shot down or jammed 79 of 88 Russian drones and ballistic missile, while Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 84 Ukrainian drones were downed over the capital, prompting flight suspensions at four airports.

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UN report says civilian deaths in Ukraine hit the highest total since April 2022.
A Russian drone strike on a Sumy home killed a 36-year-old man, his 13-year-old son and a 73-year-old woman, wounding two.
Ukraine’s air force shot down or jammed 79 of 88 Russian drones and ballistic missile, while Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 84 Ukrainian drones were downed over the capital, prompting flight suspensions at four airports.