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Ukraine war latest: Russian attacks kill 14, injure 57 across Ukraine in 'mass strike'

Key developments on Sept. 26-27: * Russian attacks kill 14, injure 57 across Ukraine, with Odesa Oblast targeted in 'mass strike' * Russia launches third consecutive attack on Kyiv, killing 1, injuring at least 4, setting off fires * Zelensky says over 10,000 Russian troops killed or wounded this week as Ukrainian military advances in Lyman sector * Ukrainian military delivers 4 tons of food to occupied Oleshky by drones, according to regional authorities * Russia plans to spend $12 billio

Under FPVs and glide bombs, life clings on in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Zaporizhzhia Oblast — In Kosmichnyi, the most heavily bombarded district of Zaporizhzhia, children play at a park. Some run around in camouflage clothing, while others laugh as they go up and down a slide. Suddenly, the buzzing sound of a drone fills the air, replacing the sounds of joy on the playground. "It's a Shahed!" one of the children yells. They run to hide under the nearby trees, looking up at what appears to be a Ukrainian interceptor drone. Among them is six-year-old

About Dmitry Peskov

Dmitry Peskov has been the press secretary for Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2012, after serving as deputy press secretary from 2008. Born on October 17, 1967, Peskov serves as the Kremlin's primary spokesperson, regularly delivering official statements justifying Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and spreading government narratives to domestic and international media. He has faced Western sanctions since 2022 for his role in promoting Russia's war against Ukraine.

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