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Following Russia's multiple missile strikes on major Ukrainian cities on Oct. 10, comedian, politician, and volunteer Serhiy Prytula and activist Serhii Sternenko have organized a "revenge" crowdfunding campaign to buy Ukrainian-made RAM ІІ kamikaze drones for the army.
They have raised over Hr 206 million ($5.7 million) about eight hours after the campaign was launched.
Ukraine racked by intense bombardment of cities, energy infrastructure and central Kyiv among targets
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