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Latest in Ukraine: Russian Drones Target Kyiv for 3rd Consecutive Night in Drone Attack

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A view of an explosion in Kyiv, Ukraine, from a Russian drone strike, July 13, 2023.
A view of an explosion in Kyiv, Ukraine, from a Russian drone strike, July 13, 2023.

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Officials in Ukraine’s capital said Thursday at least one person was killed after Russian drones attacked Kyiv.

Air defenses shot down at least 10 drones, the officials said, but falling debris struck residential buildings in several districts of Kyiv. The debris damaged buildings, sparked fires, and injured at least three people.

"Tonight, a massive attack by Iranian drones took place," Kyiv's military administration said on Telegram.

Russia has frequently targeted Ukrainian cities with aerial attacks featuring Iranian-made Shahed drones.

The latest wave was the third consecutive night in which the drones attacked Kyiv.

Some information for this report came from The Associated Press, Agence France-Presse and Reuters.

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