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Russian attack on Ukraine's capital injures at least 16

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What happened

A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region has injured at least 19 people, including children…

Key facts

  • A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region has injured at least 19 people, including children…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:51:19 UTC.

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  1. India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties

  2. Belgium to rule on parole for key figure in 2015 Paris attacks

  3. At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine

  4. At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol

  5. U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack

  6. U.S. oil falls below $100 as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers more crude via Hormuz after pipeline attack

  7. Russian attack on Ukraine's capital injures at least 16

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