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Ukrainian Drones Kill Civilian, Damage Tankers, Russia Says 415 Downed

7/8/2026

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Ukrainian drones killed one civilian and damaged two empty oil tankers in Taganrog Bay on July 4.
Russia’s defence ministry said it shot down 415 Ukrainian drones in the previous twelve hours.
Saratov Governor Roman Busargin reported damage to civilian industrial sites and several injuries.
Rostov Governor Yury Slyusar reported two minor injuries from the tanker hits.

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Ukrainian drones killed one civilian and damaged two empty oil tankers in Taganrog Bay on July 4.
Russia’s defence ministry said it shot down 415 Ukrainian drones in the previous twelve hours.
Saratov Governor Roman Busargin reported damage to civilian industrial sites and several injuries.
Rostov Governor Yury Slyusar reported two minor injuries from the tanker hits.