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Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

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Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:44:06 UTC.

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  1. West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

  2. Delhi Police skip name tags at Jantar Mantar to avoid social media targeting

  3. Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv infrastructure as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks

  4. Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks

  5. Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

  6. Republicans and Democrats find a unifying target: Pharmacy benefit managers

  7. Ukraine says attacks knocked out over half of Russia's oil refining capacity

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