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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Daniel Boffey in Kyiv

Ukraine crowdfunding raises almost $10m in 24 hours to buy kamikaze drones

A crater caused by a Russian missile strike at a playground in Kyiv, Ukraine.
A crater caused by a Russian missile strike at a playground in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photograph: Efrem Lukatsky/AP

A crowdfunding appeal that was launched after Russian attacks on cities across the country on Monday has raised $9.6m (£8.7m) in 24 hours for the purchase of kamikaze drones for the Ukrainian armed forces.

An initial 50 Ram II drones, unmanned aerial vehicles with a 3kg explosive payload, designed and built by Ukrainian companies, will be bought with the money, along with three control stations.

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