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Russia launched 659 drones, 44 missiles at Ukraine overnight: Kyiv
 Kyiv, Ukraine, April 16 (AFP) Apr 16, 2026
 Russian forces launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine, Kyiv's air force announced Thursday, in a barrage that killed at least 14 people.

The Ukrainian air force said Moscow's forces had deployed 659 drones in the attack and 44 missiles, adding that its air defence units downed 636 drones and 31 missiles.

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