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Ukraine has battlefield success with drones, but Russian airstrikes relentless

A Ukrainian counteroffensive recently pushed back Russian forces with the help of drones and retook territory, but Russia is hitting Ukrainian cities hard....

By Joanna Kakissis•Oct 9, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC•3 min read

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Primary Wire Report: A Ukrainian counteroffensive recently pushed back Russian forces with the help of drones and retook territory, but Russia is hitting Ukrainian cities hard....
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A Ukrainian counteroffensive recently pushed back Russian forces with the help of drones and retook territory, but Russia is hitting Ukrainian cities hard. Wire Dispatch Summary: - Originating Service: Transmitted via NPR News - World. - Reporting Classification: Developing wire report. - Verification Status: Primary facts corroborated against wire release.

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