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Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack

Ukraine today carried out one of the biggest attacks on Russia since the start of the war, blowing the roof off of an oil refinery and triggering chaos at the nation's busiest airport. Towering plumes of dark smoke rose above southern Moscow this morning, as flames engulfed the targeted facility in...

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What happened Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack.
The headline split The left frames it as "Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war". The right frames it as "Ukraine blows roof off Moscow oil refinery in one of biggest attacks on Russian soil for...".
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16 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftUkraine-Russia war latest: Putin officials threaten to escalate attacks after Moscow oil refinery blown up in Kyiv drone strike

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterRussian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack

The Straits Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightUkraine blows roof off Moscow oil refinery in one of biggest attacks on Russian soil for years

GB News · Right · News report

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GB NewsNews report · Jun 18, 12:43 PM

Ukraine blows roof off Moscow oil refinery in one of biggest attacks on Russian soil for years

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Ukraine today carried out one of the biggest attacks on Russia since the start of the war, blowing the roof off of an oil refinery and triggering chaos at the nation's busiest airport. Towe...

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Daily MailNews report · Jun 18, 3:04 PM

'Moscow will burn', Zelensky vows as Russia's capital is blanketed in toxic smoke following huge Ukraine drone attack

Scores of drones targeted Moscow overnight, hitting the Russian capital's oil refinery for the second time this week.

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CenterMostly Factual
The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 18, 2:29 PM

Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing Zaporizhzhia power plant worker in drone attack

MOSCOW, June 18 - The head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom on Thursday accused Ukraine of killing a key worker in a drone attack near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nucle...

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The IndependentNews report · Jun 18, 2:14 PM

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin officials threaten to escalate attacks after Moscow oil refinery blown up in Kyiv drone strike

Moscow's mayor says around 180 drones heading for the Russian capital alone have been downed so far

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iNews (UK)News report · Jun 18, 2:00 PM

Three reasons why Abramovich has become Russia and Ukraine’s best hope for peace

Roman Abramovich, the former Chelsea FC owner, is acting as an unofficial go-between for Moscow and Kyiv

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Kyiv IndependentNews report · Jun 18, 1:55 PM

Kyiv repatriates 522 bodies that Moscow claims are Ukrainian citizens

The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs) has not specified how many civilians and military personnel were among the 522 repatriated bodies.

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The New York TimesNews report · Jun 18, 1:50 PM

Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack

The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of strikes on the city since the start of the war.

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CBS NewsNews report · Jun 18, 1:48 PM

Major drone attack in Russia near Kremlin, Moscow suspends flights

Ukraine launched its biggest attack in Moscow since the war with Russia began. Videos show massive fires after drones were used to attack an oil refinery near the Kremlin. CBS News' Aidan S...

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The Guardian UKNews report · Jun 18, 1:42 PM

Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war

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Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery Europe live – latest updates Explainer: how significant was attac...

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 18, 1:24 PM

Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital

Ukraine struck a major Moscow oil refinery Thursday for a second time in a week, sending huge plumes of black…

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EuronewsNews report · Jun 18, 1:11 PM

Moscow uses 'Russian Houses' in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows

Ukrainian military intelligence has revealed that Russia's expanding network of "Russian Houses" functions as a recruitment pipeline for its war, luring young Africans with promises of educ...

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Irish TimesNews report · Jun 18, 1:03 PM

‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn’: Zelenskiy issues threat as Kyiv strikes Russia

Moscow responds to assault on oil refinery with missile attack on Kyiv

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Atlantic CouncilThink tank/policy paper · Jun 18, 12:51 PM

Ukrainian drones are cutting Russian logistics and reshaping the battlefield

In recent months, Ukraine has dramatically expanded the use of mid-range drones to disrupt Russian logistics behind the front lines and shape the battlefield for future offensive operations...

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Business InsiderNews report · Jun 18, 12:34 PM

Ukrainian drones broke through 3 layers of Moscow air defenses to hit a key Russian oil hub, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine said last month that Russia had relocated a significant number of air defense systems to Moscow.

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The Journal (Ireland)News report · Jun 18, 12:15 PM

Massive explosion at Moscow oil refinery as Ukraine launches biggest drone attack in years

At least 17 people were wounded in the strikes, which also set a shopping centre and apartment building ablaze.

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Epoch Times WorldNews report · Jun 18, 12:12 PM

Ukraine Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery in Drone Attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was a fully justified response to Russian attacks.

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Details83/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 16 sources
83/99 Wording GapLow confidence16 sources · 3 bias bucketsDeveloping · 16 sources · format mismatchFormats: News report, Think tank/policy paper

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