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Ukraine-Russian border tensions escalate as drone attacks continue

UKRAINE RUSSIA CONFLICT

A woman inside an apartment damaged after an overnight drone attack in Kyiv Source: AAP / SERGEY DOLZHENKO/EPA

An armed group's incursion from Ukraine into Russia's Belgorod region has sparked clashes and injuries, escalating tensions. As the head of the Wagner mercenary group says it's Russia's own fault, Ukraine's President has lauded his country's air defence capabilities as his nation prepares to receive F-16 fighter jets.


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An armed group's incursion from Ukraine into Russia's Belgorod region has sparked clashes and injuries, escalating tensions. As the head of the Wagner mercenary group says it's Russia's own fault, Ukraine's President has lauded his country's air defence capabilities as his nation prepares to receive F-16 fighter jets.


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