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Ukrainian drone attack on Russian village killed a female civilian, local governor says

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Posted on February 18, 2026

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· Last updated: February 18, 2026

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MOSCOW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A local woman in the Russian border village of Aleynikovo has been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the settlement, Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of Russia's Bryansk

Ukrainian Drone Strike Claims Life of Woman in Russian Village

Impact of Drone Strikes on Civilian Life

MOSCOW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A local woman in the Russian border village of Aleynikovo has been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the settlement, Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of Russia's Bryansk region, said on Wednesday.

Details of the Incident

Reuters could not independently verify the report and there was no immediate comment from Ukraine.

Context of Ongoing Conflict

Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine's Chernihiv and Sumy regions, has come under regular bombardment since Russian troops went into Ukraine in 2022.

(Reporting by Reuters, Writing by Felix LightEditing by Andrew Osborn)

Key Takeaways

  • A Ukrainian drone strike killed a woman in Aleynikovo, Russia.
  • The Bryansk region has faced regular attacks since 2022.
  • The incident highlights the impact of conflict on civilians.
  • Details are unverified, with no immediate comment from Ukraine.
  • The region borders Ukraine's Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

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