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Air Force: Ukraine downs 9 out of 9 Russian drones launched overnight.
Russian forces launched nine Shahed attack drones at Ukraine overnight on April 16, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.
Ukrainian air defense units intercepted all nine drones, Oleshchuk said .
According to the Air Force, Russian forces launched the Shaheds from positions in Cape Chauda in occupied Crimea . Mobile firing groups shot down the drones over Kherson, Mykolaiv, Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
According to the news outlet Suspilne, explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi Oblast in the early hours of April 16.
Drone attacks are a daily occurrence in Ukraine, common in multiple regions across the country.
In recent weeks, Russia has intensified attacks against Ukraine's energy infrastructure , launching massive drone and missile strikes targeting critical facilities .
Defense Ministry working to limit satellite imaging of Ukrainian territory.
Ukraine is working to limit satellite mapping of Ukrainian territory, amid concerns of intelligence leaks that would benefit Russian forces, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on May 1.
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Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 130 times in 31 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on May 1.
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Russia to increase arms production, speed up weapons deliveries, Shoigu says.
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered for an increase in weapons productions, with the goal of delivering weaponry to the front quicker, Russia's Defense Ministry shared on May 1.
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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones hit oil refineries in two Russian regions.
Key updates on May 1:Ukrainian drones attack oil refineries in Russia's Ryazan, Voronezh oblastsNorway to allocate over $630 million for Ukrainian air defense, ammunitionDeath toll of Russia's April 29 strike on Odesa rises to 6Latvian F...
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Governor: Russian missile attack on Odesa injures at least 13 people.
Russia launched ballistic missiles at the city of Odesa on the evening of May 1, injuring at least 13 people, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said.
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New report sheds light on violence against people experiencing homelessness.
A new report is examining acts of extreme violence toward people experiencing homelessness. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson looks at the causes and potential solutions for the violence. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service fr...
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Missing mom's death ruled homicide
Suzanne Morphew, the Colorado mom who went missing on a bike ride in May 2020, died by homicide, according to an autopsy released by officials. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live...
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Johnson dodges reporter’s question about Greene’s motion to oust him.
CNN's Erin Burnett talks to former congressman Ken Buck about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) campaign to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). #CNN #News
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Biden Administration orders car braking upgrades to reduce pedestrian deaths.
The Biden Administration ordered new requirements to upgrade automatic braking standards. The new standards aim to cut down the number of pedestrians killed by cars and light trucks as well as rear-end collisions. While most new cars already come ...
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Study finds it's cheaper to rent than buy
With higher interest rates and home prices, a recent study found that it is now cheaper to rent a home than to buy one in all 50 of America's largest cities. CNBC's Diana Olick reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of ...
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Former IDF soldier criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza.
A former IDF soldier is breaking his silence. In an interview with CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta, he describes the culture within the Israeli military, and why he believes the bombardment of Gaza has often been indiscriminate. CBS Ne...
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