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Russia Strikes Ukraine, Casualties Reported

Russian air attacks kill six in southern Ukraine; Ukraine claims to shoot down numerous missiles and drones; Russia amasses troops in Kursk.

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Ukrainian Air ForceThe New York TimesReuters

Oleksandr SyrskyiVladimir Putin

What was the Ukrainian air force's response to the Russian attacks?: The Ukrainian air force shot down two missiles and 39 of 74 drones launched by Russia overnight. Another 30 drones were lost in Ukrainian airspace.
What were the immediate casualties of the Russian air attacks in southern Ukraine?: Russian air attacks in southern Ukraine killed at least six people and injured 21 more, including five children, on November 11th. Several buildings were set on fire during the attacks.
What is Russia's military objective in the Kursk region, according to General Syrskyi?: General Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Russia is attempting to push Ukrainian forces from its western Kursk region with tens of thousands of troops. This is an attempt to retake territory lost in the summer.
What is the current status of the military operations in the Kursk and Donbas regions?: Ukraine launched an incursion into Kursk in August, seizing settlements. Russia continues its advance across eastern Ukraine aiming to seize the entire Donbas region.
What reports are circulating about the composition of the Russian forces in the Kursk region?: Reports suggest Russia has amassed a force of 50,000 troops, potentially including North Korean soldiers, in the Kursk region bordering Ukraine for a potential attack. However, General Syrskyi did not reference North Korean troops in his statement.

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