Russia launches deadliest attack since 2026 began

CBS News
April 16, 2026
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Russia launched deadly strikes against Ukraine, forcing evacuations and shelter seeking.

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Russia launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, marking its deadliest attack since 2026 began. These attacks forced many Ukrainian residents to evacuate and seek shelter underground. The intensity of the strikes signals a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reported on the events.

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