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Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to counter Russian attacks

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Russian strikes killed two people and wounded five more across Ukraine, officials said Friday, as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments that have killed more than 50 people over the past three days…

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  • Russian strikes killed two people and wounded five more across Ukraine, officials said Friday, as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments that have killed more than 50 people over the past three days…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:49:43 UTC.

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  1. Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee

  2. Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to counter Russian attacks

  3. Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

  4. Russian strike on buses kills at least 30 in frontline Ukrainian city

  5. Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis as war escalates

  6. Pilot killed in attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Riyadh airport; Saudi-led coalition vows 'firm' response

  7. Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia

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