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Poland finds suspected Russian military drone near Baltic coast
Polish authorities are examining a suspected Russian military drone discovered near the Baltic coast, with its origin and mission still under investigation.
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Poland finds suspected Russian military drone near Baltic coast
Polish authorities are examining a suspected Russian military drone discovered near the Baltic coast, with its origin and mission still under investigation.
Russian jet-powered drones strike Kyiv fuel stations, killing two
Two people were killed and 12 injured after Russian jet-powered drones struck fuel stations in Kyiv, highlighting a new phase in attacks on the Ukrainian capital’s economic infrastructure.
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Poland finds suspected Russian military drone near Baltic coast
Polish authorities are examining a suspected Russian military drone discovered near the Baltic coast, with its origin and mission still under investigation.
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