Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, fuel depot reportedly burns

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Russia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight…

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  • Russia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:15:43 UTC.

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