Russia's ex-minister found dead hours after being fired in an apparent suicide,
Also on Monday, Russia fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, authorities said. At least 10 civilians were killed and 38 injured, including three children, in Russian attacks over the previous 24 hours, Ukrainian officials said. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below.
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