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Russia's drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves, rattle Ukrainians : NPR
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Key Points:
- Russian forces have conducted relentless aerial attacks on Kyiv and surrounding cities for a fifth consecutive day, targeting warehouses and causing shortages in supermarkets amid ongoing drone strikes.
- Ukraine faces challenges countering fast-flying jet-propelled drones, with nearly 1,500 drones launched by Russia between Thursday and Sunday, prompting development of interceptor drone technology by Ukrainian companies.
- Despite disruptions to food distribution and retail hubs, Ukrainian officials assure the public that food supplies will be maintained, with European countries prepared to assist if needed.
- Russian attacks continue to target Ukraine's power grid and energy infrastructure, aiming to disrupt civilian life ahead of winter, including a recent strike on an energy facility in the Chernihiv region.
- Ukrainian missile strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod resulted in three deaths, while Russia reported shooting down 239 Ukrainian drones over various regions.
