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Russian ‘Banderol’ Type Drone Strikes Zhytomyr Police Building, Kills 3, Injures 53
A Russian 'Banderol'-type drone struck Zhytomyr's regional police headquarters on Wednesday, Aug. 19, killing 3 and injuring at least 53 people, according to the Kyiv Post.
Why it matters
National Police chief Maksym Tsutskiridze called the strike deliberate terror against those who protect civilians, highlighting the targeting of police infrastructure.
What's unclear
- The exact time of the strike and the extent of damage to the building are not specified.
- It is unclear whether the drone was shot down or if there were any warnings issued prior to the strike.
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