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Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill 9
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Illia Novikov, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The attack occurred over a 90-minute period and affected several districts.
A recent attack in southern Ukraine has resulted in casualties and damage to residential areas. The city of Zaporizhzhia was targeted by Russian planes, which dropped powerful glide bombs on the city. The attack occurred over a 90-minute period and affected several districts.
A total of eight bombs were dropped, causing significant damage and loss of life. Further details on the attack, including the extent of the damage and the number of casualties, are available from regional officials and news sources, such as KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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