Russian strikes kill dozens across Ukraine, hammering Kharkiv for days
A wave of Russian missile, glide-bomb and drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv has killed dozens of civilians since October 9, days after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
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What to know
- Russian missile, glide-bomb and drone strikes have killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians across multiple cities since October 9, with Kharkiv hit almost daily and a single October 10 attack on Zaporizhzhia killing 15-20 people including children.
- Zelenskyy directly linked the Zaporizhzhia attack to the Trump administration's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, calling it Moscow's response to eased pressure.
- EU officials, including Kaja Kallas, cited the toll (over 80 civilians killed in two days) to push through what they call the bloc's largest sanctions package against Russia's war effort to date.
- Online reaction splits between blaming US policy for emboldening Russia, insisting Ukraine must keep fighting rather than cede territory, and broader calls for political change in the US.
The dispute Commenters disagree over whether blame for continued strikes rests specifically with Trump's sanctions policy or more broadly with the US political system that elected him. · positions read across 50 posts and comments
Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel emboldened Moscow and is backfiring politically in the US.
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“This is already backfiring on Trump. He won't get the oil in time. People associate the prices with Trump/Iran. People will grow ever more pissed off before the midterms.”
NewYak4281 · Reddit ↗
Ukraine must keep resisting; surrendering territory to Russia is not an acceptable option.
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“Are you saying it's Ukraine's fault for being invaded and that they should just give up huge tracts of their country to Russia because of US oil prices.”
alienalf1 · Reddit ↗
The underlying problem is the US political system/electorate, not just Trump, and real change requires a new president or broader reform.
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“Nah… the US needs a new president, because the sleep walking turd they got now is not fit for the chair.”
SkillPointProblems · Reddit ↗
The war should simply end with Russian withdrawal, followed by normal elections in Ukraine.
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“It's very simple. Russia fucks off, Ukraine can suspend martial law and elections can take place.”
Visible-Decision-661 · Reddit ↗
Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine
Donald Trump US President
Kaja Kallas EU foreign policy chief
Oleh Syniehubov Head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration
Ihor Terekhov Mayor of KharkivMykhailo Semikin Acting head of Zaporizhzhia regional military administration
How it unfolded 6 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesvideospostscomments
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Rescuers pull three bodies from Kharkiv rubble as Lviv also struck
After Russia struck Kharkiv from morning until late at night, rescuers found three people dead under rubble of an apartment building; Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the targeted sites had no military purpose. Separate strikes on the Lviv region in western Ukraine caused further damage.
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Russian truce. Three people were found dead under the rubble in Kharkiv this morning following Russian attacks, Mayor Ihor Terekhov says. Rescue crews had hoped to find them alive. Terekhov said Russia struck Kharkiv from morning until late at night yesterday, destroying floors of one apartment building and an entire section of another. He said…
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Three people were killed in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service says. In the Desnianskyi district, 21 people, including a child, were injured after a high-rise was hit. Rescuers saved 16 residents and extinguished a 400-square-meter fire. Another person was killed and one injured in a strike on a non-residential…
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🔴 BREAKING Russian Strikes on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Heavy overnight Russian strikes killed at least six people in Ukraine and cut power to hundreds of thousands. Russia's defense ministry reported downing 902 drones over Russian regions overnight, marking a significant escalation in attacks on Ukrainian energy... 📰 https://www…
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Kharkiv and Kyiv hit again; regional toll rises to five dead
Morning drone strikes on Kharkiv's Kyivsky district injured 22 people, a separate strike on a Kyiv-suburb residential building killed one and injured 11, and Kharkiv region's 24-hour toll reached five killed and 45 injured across 22 settlements.
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first by Interfax-Ukraine, 2d ago · also Straits Times
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- Morning strikes on Kharkiv injure 22 Interfax-Ukraine · 1d ago
- Russian strike on Kyiv residential building kills one, injures 11, officials say Straits Times · 1d ago
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What a reductive take. First off it’s an invasion… the people are defending their homeland. Are you saying it’s Ukraine’s fault for being invaded and that they should just give up huge tracts of their country to Russia because of US oil prices. You just imagine your neighbour country coming and killing uourbgamily, bombing hour city and then…
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 At least three people have been killed and 25 others injured in a Russian missile strike on a residential area in the community of Pisochyn, located just outside Kharkiv, # Ukraine 's National Police reported on Oct. 11. https:// kyivindependent.com/3-killed-2 5-injured-in-russian-strike-near-kharkiv/
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Strike near Kharkiv kills three, including a teenager
A Russian strike on a Kharkiv suburb hit near a grocery store and residential buildings, killing a 16-year-old boy, a 19-year-old woman and a 51-year-old woman, and injuring more than 20 people.
“Russian strike on a suburbs of Kharkiv killed a 16-year-old boy, a 19-year-old girl, and a 51-year-old woman. More than 20 people were injured, including my friend, who suffered ear blast injury.”
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Trump could lower gas prices if he just ended his asinine war with Iran. Instead he suspends sanctions on Russia, proving once again he is still working for Putin. Trump\Russia’s never a hoax. He is compromised. #ProudBlue#Voices4Victory #OneV1
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Russian strike on a suburbs of Kharkiv killed a 16-year-old boy, a 19-year-old girl, and a 51-year-old woman. More than 20 people were injured, including my friend, who suffered ear blast injury.
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The protests in Minneapolis against ICE and their actions (killing 2 people) did manage to get them to leave . But yeah keep complaining nobody does anything even when they do. It's all Reddit comments that are useful.
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EU's Kallas demands tougher sanctions after deadly strikes
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russian strikes had killed over 80 Ukrainian civilians in two days and that suspending diesel sanctions funds Moscow's war; she said EU foreign ministers would approve the biggest sanctions package of the war on Monday.
“Russian strikes killed over 80 Ukrainian civilians in two days. Moreover, it has stepped up its hybrid attacks against Europe, both EU Member States and NATO Allies.”
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Today Russia celebrated the lifting of sanctions on diesel exports by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia. At least 15 people are killed, among them 3 children. The number may rise as rescuers check the rubble‼️
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During the last few days, Russian strikes in Ukraine have killed: - At least 17 in Zaporizhzhia - At least 33 in Kramatorsk - At least 22 in Pryluky - Multiple people in other Ukrainian regions. Hundreds of civilian casualties have been caused in the last half a week
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⚠️⛔️America is a state sponsor of terrorism: Russia thanked US taxpayers for easing sanctions by intentionally bombing children and civilians in Zaporizhzhia (more) https://www. pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10 /10/8057346/ # Ukraine # Press # Kyiv # USA # Odesa # Lviv # America # Vote # Vote2026 # Republicans # Democrats # Kharkiv # Kherson #…
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Zaporizhzhia glide-bomb attack kills 15-20, including children
Russia dropped five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia a day after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel, killing at least 12-20 people including three children and injuring dozens; rescue operations continued as crews searched the rubble.
“Today, Russia expressed its thanks for the lifting of sanctions on diesel exports by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia. As of now, sadly, twelve people have been confirmed killed, including three children.”
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7 outlets Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 15, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow
first by France 24 EN, 3d ago · also Reuters, The Hindu, Jerusalem Post, Straits Times, BBC, Japan Today
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- Russian attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia kills seven, governor says Reuters · 3d ago
- Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow Jerusalem Post · 3d ago
- Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20 people BBC · 3d ago
- Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 20 Japan Today · 3d ago
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first by Globe and Mail, 3d ago · also SCMP, Philadelphia Inquirer, France 24 EN, Politico, Politico Europe
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- Russian attacks kill 15 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin SCMP · 3d ago
- Russian attacks kill 17 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin Philadelphia Inquirer · 3d ago
- Russian attacks kill 20 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin Philadelphia Inquirer · 3d ago
- War in Ukraine: Russian strikes kill 15, including a young girl France 24 EN · 3d ago
- Russian strikes in Eastern Ukraine kills 11, regional authorities say Politico · 3d ago
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Today, Russia expressed its thanks for the lifting of sanctions on diesel exports by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia. As of now, sadly, twelve people have been confirmed killed, including three children. My condolences to all their families and
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russian guided bombs hit Zaporizhzhia apartment building, killing 4, injuring 4 https:// kyivindependent.com/russian-gu ided-bombs-hit-zaporizhzhia-apartment-building-killing-4-injuring-4/ The attack came a day after Russian guided aerial bombs struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia on Oct. 9, killing at least one person and…
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❗️15 people have already died in Zaporizhzhia as a result of the Russian strike, 3 of them are children, - State Emergency Service Another 16 people were injured, 2 of them are children. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
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Russian guided bombs hit Zaporizhzhia apartment building
A Russian strike near a high-rise residential building in Zaporizhzhia killed one person and injured several others; a follow-up report put the injured toll at up to nine.
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first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 4d ago · also ABC News, NY Post, The Hindu, Orlando Sentinel, Baltimore Sun, Mercury News
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- Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to counter Russian attacks ABC News · 4d ago
- 3 killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating attacks NY Post · 4d ago
- Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 3 people as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating attacks The Hindu · 4d ago
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the U.S. of being unwilling to help Ukraine after a Russian bomb attack on Thursday killed at least 35 people. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/ 09/world/zelenskyy-us-inaction-russian-strikes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # worldnews # volodymyrzelenskyy # ukraine # russia #…
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World - South China Morning Post | Ukraine’s Zelensky accuses US of inaction as Russian strikes kill nearly 80 in 2 days https://www. scmp.com/news/world/europe/art icle/3370253/ukraines-zelensky-accuses-us-inaction-russian-strikes-kill-nearly-80-2-days?utm_source=rss_feed # WNN7 # BreakingNews # WorldNewsNuggets
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KYIV POST: Russian Strike Near Apartment Building in Zaporizhzhia Kills One, Injures Two https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86524 One man was killed and two people wounded after a Russian strike near a high-rise residential building in Zaporizhzhia early Friday, Oct. 9. # Ukraine
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first by Independent UK, 4d ago · also Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, RTE News
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- Russian attacks kill 8 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin Boston Globe · 3d ago
- Russian attacks kill 11 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin Boston Globe · 3d ago
- 3 children among 11 dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine RTE News · 3d ago
- Russian attacks kill 12 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin Philadelphia Inquirer · 3d ago
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first by Kyiv Independent, 2d ago · also Euronews
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2 outlets 🔴 Live: Trump lashes out at Zelensky, says Ukraine needs new president who will agree to end war
first by France 24 EN, 3d ago · also Straits Times
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🟠 UPDATE Ukrainian Drone Strike on Saratov Region Russia launched targeted strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving 600,000 people without power. President Zelensky confirmed the scale of the outage. 📰 https://www. france24.com/en/europe/2026101 4-live-ukraine-massive-russian-attack-on-energy-facilities-at-least-six-dead # Russia #…
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KYIV POST: Zaporizhzhia Bombing Death Toll Reaches 20 as Rescue Ends https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86715 Search and rescue operations in Zaporizhzhia concluded on Sunday, Oct. 11, following a Russian guided aerial bomb strike that killed 20 people, including four children, and injured 17 others. Emergency workers cleared 320 metric tons of…
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Remember all the Minneapolis protests that saw ICE leave the city? Oh wait no! We gotta shit on protestors in this thread. Sorry mate.
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bro, 1/3 of American voted for Orange 3 times. Orange is not the problem. American is. Orange will not be the last. This is deep rooted. simply changed president will not prevent another Orange. if that's what you want
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By your logic, Scotland is aligned with Brexit because the referendum passed. Does shame for its passage lie with the Scots … or should I say all the British?
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Freedom requires sacrifice, and my fellow Americans would rather suffer under fascism than fight for a better America.
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This is already backfiring on Trump. He won’t get the oil in time. People associate the prices with Trump/Iran. People will grow ever more pissed off before the midterms. And by positioning himself against Ukraine, he’s given every fed up American an easily visible flag to rally around. Every single poll says Americans want peace. All 70% of the…
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In his speech, he insulted a Senate candidate because he was Muslim, insulted Zelensky for trying to protect his country, and attacked an attorney general by insinuating that her skin color (she is Black) was the reason Democrats chose her to run for office. And the worst part is, the whole room was laughing at his insults.
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So what do you suggest then? Give up and hand Ukraine to Russia so they rest of its people can be put in concentration camps, sent to Siberia, have their people and culture erased like it has been in the occupied territory?
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UPDATE: 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Russian forces struck a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs early on Oct. 10, killing 20 people, including three children, and injuring 18. https:// kyivindependent.com/russian-gu ided-bombs-hit-zaporizhzhia-apartment-building-killing-4-injuring-4/ # russia # ukraine
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🔴 BREAKING Russian Attack on Zaporizhzhia Kills 15 Amid Eased US Diesel Sanctions Fifteen people, including three children, were killed in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. The incident occurred one day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to lift... 📰 https://www. france24.com/en/video/20261010…