Day: October 16, 2022
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New Strikes in Russian Belgorod Region Bordering Ukraine – Governor
The Russian Belgorod region bordering Ukraine was hit by strikes on Sunday, leaving at least four people injured in the latest attacks in the area, Russian officials said. “As a result of shelling in Belgorod, three people from the same family were injured,” regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov posted on Telegram on Sunday after visiting the…
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Zelensky Says Situation “Most Difficult” Near Bakhmut in Donetsk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday the situation was “the most difficult” near the eastern town of Bakhmut, a few days after pro-Russian forces announced they were moving closer to the city. “A very severe situation persists in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions” in the Donbas, Zelensky said in his daily address, “the most difficult…
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Norway Detains Second Drone-Carrying Russian
Norway said Saturday it arrested a Russian national carrying a drone and camera equipment after he was seen taking photos of an airport in the far north, the second such arrest in a week. Norway is on high alert following reports of mysterious drone sightings close to offshore oil and gas drilling platforms run by…
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Russia Says 11 Killed in ‘Terrorist’ Attack at Military Site
Russia said two gunmen from an ex-Soviet state on Saturday attacked a military training ground killing 11 people who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine and wounding 15 others. Russia’s defense ministry said the attack in the Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, happened during a firearms training session. Russia launched what it calls a special…