Two killed in strikes on Russian region near Ukraine: governor
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- AFP
- Published Date: 11:45 | 16 March 2024
- Modified Date: 11:45 | 16 March 2024
Fresh strikes Saturday in the Russian border region of Belgorod adjoining Ukraine killed two people, the regional governor said, as Moscow accused Kyiv of stepping up attacks during the ongoing presidential election.
"Very sad news, two people died, a man and a woman," said Vyacheslav Gladkov on Telegram, adding that eight rockets had been downed by Russian forces in the region.
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