Russian massive strikes kill at least 16 across Ukraine

A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years into the war with peace talks stalled, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched 659 drones in the attack and 44 missiles, over the last 24 hours, adding that its air defence units downed 636 drones and 31 missiles. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.

Apr 16, 2026 - 15:34
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Russian massive strikes kill at least 16 across Ukraine
A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years into the war with peace talks stalled, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched 659 drones in the attack and 44 missiles, over the last 24 hours, adding that its air defence units downed 636 drones and 31 missiles. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.

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