World News · 4 Beginner · July 19, 2026

Ukraine Attacks Warehouses in Russia

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Vocabulary

drone /droʊn/ noun

a small flying machine with no person inside it

The drone flew up into the sky and took pictures.

warehouse /ˈwɛrhaʊs/ noun

a big building where things are kept and stored

The warehouse holds lots of boxes and supplies.

attack /əˈtæk/ verb

to try to hurt someone or damage something

The army will attack the enemy base tomorrow.

military /ˈmɪləteri/ noun

the army and soldiers of a country

The military protects the country from danger.

wounded /ˈwundɪd/ adjective

hurt or injured

The wounded people went to the hospital for help.

war /wɔr/ noun

a big fight between countries or groups

The two countries are at war with each other.

Article

Ukraine sent drones to attack Russia. The drones hit warehouses and other buildings. Many people got hurt. Some people died.

What Happened

Drones flew from Ukraine into Russia. They attacked places where things are stored. These places are called warehouses. The attacks happened in different cities.

How Many People

Nine people died in the attacks. More than eighty people got hurt. Many of these people worked in the warehouses. Some worked at an oil place too.

The Warehouses

The warehouses stored many things. Some held supplies for the military. Ukraine says the warehouses held drones. Drones are flying machines without people inside them.

Why This Matters

This was a big attack. It was the worst attack in Russia in two years. Ukraine is fighting back against Russia. The war between these two countries is still happening.

What Comes Next

Russia and Ukraine are still fighting. Both sides use drones now. Many people are hurt by this war. The world watches and hopes for peace.

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