Russian forces conducted a jet-powered drone strike against a police department in Zhytomyr City, killing three people (including two police officers) and injuring 53.
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A jet-powered drone strike on a police department in Zhytomyr resulted in three deaths and 53 injuries.
Russian forces attacked Zhytomyr with drones on 19 August, hitting the building of the Main Directorate of the National Police.
Russian military forces struck the regional headquarters of Ukraine's National Police in Zhytomyr with 'Banderol' drones, sparking a fire in the building.
The enemy launched strikes using 'Banderole'-type drones against the Main Directorate of the National Police in Zhytomyr region.
Russian forces struck the regional headquarters of Ukraine's National Police in Zhytomyr with Banderol drones on Aug. 19.
The attack hit the building of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Zhytomyr Oblast, causing a fire on the roof and fourth floor.
Russia used a 'Banderol'-type drone to strike the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Zhytomyr region on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Russian forces attacked Zhytomyr with reactive drones, hitting the Main Directorate of the National Police building.
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