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Ukrainian air defense units in the South successfully repelled a Russian large-scale drone attack incoming from both the sea and occupied parts of the Kherson region over a defense operation lasting over four and a half hours.

Antonivka, Kherson
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

In the South, air defense units thwarted a Russian large-scale drone attack incoming from both the sea and occupied parts of the Kherson region in a defense that lasted over four and a half hours.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russian forces launched attack drones through residential areas and industrial districts on the night of 9-10 March, complicating Ukrainian air defence forces' efforts. Air defence units were intensively repelling a Russian large-scale drone attack for over four and a half hours, coming from both the sea and the temporarily occupied part of Kherson Oblast.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian troops hit Antonivka with drones at around 11 a.m. local time, injuring a 54-year-old man who suffered a mine blast injury and shrapnel wound to the leg.

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Extracted: 2026-02-26T14:33:04.555Z

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