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Strike marks latest escalation as conflict extends deeper into Russian territory
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At least three people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike targeting a site in central Russia, according to local officials. The attack, which reportedly occurred overnight, marks one of the deadliest such incidents in recent weeks and highlights the expanding range of Ukrainian operations inside Russian territory.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where explosions damaged buildings and set off fires. The identities of the victims have not been released, but authorities confirmed that multiple residential structures were affected.
Local officials condemned the attack, calling it a “deliberate act of aggression” against civilians. The Russian government has vowed a strong response, escalating concerns of further retaliation.
Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for the strike, though it has increasingly used drones to target military and strategic infrastructure deep within Russia in response to ongoing air assaults on Ukrainian cities.
The incident comes amid renewed international calls for de-escalation, even as both sides continue to trade strikes in what has become a grinding and unpredictable conflict.
As the war enters a more complex and far-reaching phase, attacks like these underscore the shifting nature of modern warfare and the growing risks for civilians far from traditional front lines.