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Ukraine attacks Moscow region with 650 drones as both sides step up strikes
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A massive attack involving 650 drones targeted Moscow overnight, leaving at least two dead, Russian authorities said on Tuesday. Most of the drones were destroyed by air defences at long range, including 105 intercepted as they approached the capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on Telegram.
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6 Oct 06:44
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Ukraine attacks Moscow region with 650 drones as both sides step up strikes
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