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    Russian drones and missiles struck the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson last night, killing at least 17 civilians, authorities said.[1]

    Targeting of Civilians

    Officials also reported that Russian forces were attacking civilians directly with small drones, adding a new layer to the air campaign that has exclusively targeted noncombatants.[1]

    Failed Defensive Measures

    Ukraine claimed that it was unable to shoot down a single Russian missile launched during the attack, a shortcoming that has frequently been cited by Kyiv during the summer’s strike wave.[1]

    Seasonal Routine of Strikes

    The overnight swarm of missiles and drones was identified as part of a series of large-scale attacks that have become almost routine this summer, with Kyiv tracking daily incursions across the southern front.[1]

    Reactions from Kyiv

    In response, Ukrainian leadership accused Russia of deliberately ‘hunting’ down civilians, labeling the campaign as a targeted campaign against noncombatants.[1]

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