Russia Launches a Big Attack on Ukrainian Cities
A large Russian attack hit Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro and killed at least 16 people.
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A large Russian attack hit Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro and killed at least 16 people. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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