# Russian attacks kill 8, injure 43 across Ukraine on Independence Day

https://mins.news/en/item/30371

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-24 09:33 UTC
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- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-kill-8-injure-43-across-ukraine-as-country-marks-independence-day/

> Russian attacks killed at least eight people and injured 43 across Ukraine over the past day as the country marked its 35th Independence Day, local authorities said. Ukraine’s Air Force reported overnight launches of missiles and 143 drones, with strikes recorded in 22 locations.

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