Russia Downs Hundreds of Drones After Kherson Truce Ends
Russia reported downing hundreds of drones after a rare pause in fighting in Kherson, southern Ukraine, ended on November 1. Kyiv said the truce was the longest since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Strikes in the region have since resumed.
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Context: Russia's full invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, and Kherson is a southern region that has seen fighting since then. Short truces like this one are often tested by negotiators, and peace talks have been slow to produce lasting agreements.
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