Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating Russian attacks
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Ukraine faces intensifying Russian military operations with casualties reported across multiple regions Friday. Two civilians lost their lives and five others sustained injuries in coordinated strikes, highlighting the mounting pressure on Ukrainian air defense systems. As Moscow escalates its bombardment campaign, Ukrainian forces continue adapting defensive strategies to protect civilian infrastructure and population centers from relentless attacks.
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