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Russian strikes kill at least two as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine, officials said on Sunday, as the Ukrainian military struck a drone factory in southwestern Russia. Separately, a nighttime drone strike on Chernihiv killed a 16-year-old and wounded four others.

Why It Matters

The incidents illustrate ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, including cross-border strikes and civilian casualties amid the conflict.

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Massive nighttime drone strike on Chernihiv kills a 16-year-old and wounds four

April 19, 2026

A “massive” nighttime drone strike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine killed a 16-year-old boy and wounded four others, according to the head of the city's military administration.

Russia strikes kill at least two in Ukraine as Ukraine hits a drone factory in southwestern Russia

April 19, 2026

Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine, officials said, as the Ukrainian military struck a drone factory in southwestern Russia.